Seven cases of hepatitis A were reported in Xinzhou, possibly related to imported frozen pomegranates sold at Coles supermarket. (photo by Daily Mail)
Seven cases of hepatitis A have been reported in Xinzhou, possibly linked to imported frozen pomegranates sold by Coles supermarkets, the Daily Mail reported.
It is reported that the senven patients from Sydney, Wollongong and Gold Coast respectively, through genetic testing,they were confirmed to be infected by a distinct kind of bacteria.
New state health department (NSW Health) warned residents Friday night not to eat frozen pomegranates if they bought them at the Coles supermarket.
The incubation period for hepatitis A can be up to 50 days, including nausea, vomiting, fever and yellowing, says Dr. (Vicky Sheppeard) of the Department of Health. Most people`s symptoms disappear after weeks of supportive treatment (mainly rest and infusion).
It is reported that Australia`s locally grown pomegranate (including fresh and frozen) is not a problem.
New state health agencies are working with agencies in other states to finalize the link between goods sold by Coles and the outbreak of hepatitis A, as well as confirmation of any other cases.
Health agencies remind people to consult a doctor as soon as possible if they buy frozen pomegranates from the Coles supermarket and develop symptoms similar to hepatitis A.
Entyce Food Ingredients recalls 180g of frozen pomegranates in bags under the Creative Gourmet brand. (photo No. 9)
On Saturday, Entyce Food Ingredients, a supplier of frozen pomegranates at Coles supermarket, issued a statement recalling the Creative Gourmet brand`s 180g bagged frozen pomegranate, including products with the best consumption date up to March 21, 2020. The frozen pomegranate, which was sold only at Coles supermarket, is believed to have infected seven people with hepatitis A, but has not yet been confirmed. The company said it had not had any impact on its products other than the recall.
It is reported that poor hygiene can also lead to human hepatitis A infection, such as not washing hands after toilet. Therefore, it is suggested that we should maintain good hygiene habits, wash hands frequently after eating before meals, or after going to the bathroom, handling baby diapers and so on.
