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Subject: [Spam 9.42] Frozen Berries Recalled after Hepatitis A Outbreak
From: "Food Quality & Safety" 
To: "L ROGER FALEN" 
Date: 06/18/13 18:50:42

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EUPDATE NEWS EXCLUSIVE
Frozen Berries Recalled after Hepatitis A Outbreak
Pathogen not found in suspected product to date
 An outbreak of hepatitis A that has sickened 87 people in eight U.S. states prompted the recall of an organic frozen berry mix, according to federal agencies. Townsend Farms Inc., of Fairview, Ore., on June 4 announced a voluntary recall on the product, which was sold at Costco and Harris Teeter stores, “out of an abundance of caution.” Craig Wilson, vice president for food safety and quality assurance at Costco Wholesale, says the company has contacted some 250,000 members who bought the product.
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