Health Warning: As many of you have likely heard, there was a recent food related scare. If you have purchased frozen berry and pomegranate mix labeled as Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, 3lb. bag and UPC 0 78414 404448 from Costco recently. You may have eaten food contaminated with Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus. It is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food. Typically, illness occurs 15 to 50 days after exposure and symptoms can range between mild to serious illness lasting several months. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs, dark urine, muscle pain and jaundice (yellowing skin or eyes). If you are experiencing any of these symptoms contact your physician to get a blood test to detect the presence of hepatitis A in your body. If in fact you have Hepatitis A and do not feel comfortable with vaccination, you may contact Dr. Joy Ostroff, (808) 373-9966, for suggestions on alternatives to assist with strengthening your immunity and reducing your symptoms quickly.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:25:33 +0000
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