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Hepatitis A Outbreak in Sweden linked to Frozen Berries
1 day ago •source foodsafetynews.com
Sweden
The number of people sick in a hepatitis A outbreak in Sweden linked to frozen berries has risen to 11. The outbreak involves a hepatitis A virus of genotype IA, with cases reported across different parts of the country.From mid-September to the end of 2025, seven individuals were infected after consuming frozen imported strawberries and raspberries that were not heated before consumption. Despite investigations, the virus was not detected in any berry samples, leaving the suspected source unconfirmed. In February and March 2026, four additional cases were reported, all linked to the consumption of similar frozen berries. The affected individuals include six men and five women, aged between 17 and 64.
The Swedish Food Agency and the Public Health Agency of Sweden are actively investigating the outbreak. The issue was initially identified through patient interviews and epidemiological studies, which pointed to the consumption of frozen berries as a common factor among those infected.
Source: www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/04/swedish-hepatitis-a-outbreak-expands-with-11-sick/
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