The Public Health Agency of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Health Canada and the Department of Health and Community Services, is investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A. Consumption of frozen mangoes has been identified as the likely source of the outbreak. At this time, there are no known cases linked to this outbreak in Newfoundland and Labrador. The frozen mangoes have been distributed to several provinces and territories within Canada and sold under various brands. To date, the following products have been recalled:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Best Before Date |
| Natures Touch | Mangoes (frozen) | 2kg | 8 73668 00180 7 | 2022 Nov 09 |
| Compliments | Mango Mania (frozen) | 600g | 0 55742 50430 9 | 2022 Nov 10 and 2022 Dec 18 |
| Irresistibles | Mango Chunks (frozen) | 600g | 0 59749 87600 1 | 2022 Nov 10 |
| Presidents Choice | Mango Chunks (frozen) | 600g | 0 60383 99387 0 | 2022 Nov 06 and 2022 Nov 10 |
What you should do:
- Individuals are advised not to eat the recalled food product and throw out the products if currently stored in your home. If you do not know if the product in your home is part of the recall, do not eat it.
- If you ordered food or drinks containing frozen mangoes at a restaurant or food establishment, ask the staff if the mangoes are part of the food recall warning.
- If you think you have eaten any of the products listed above, and have not been vaccinated against Hepatitis A already, contact your local public health office immediately to arrange vaccination. Vaccination against Hepatitis A can prevent symptoms if given within 14 days of possible exposure.
- Eastern Health: 752-4358
- Central Health: 292-8881 or 532-8054
- Western Health: 784-5436 or 643-1830
- Labrador-Grenfell Health: 897-3110 or 285-8310
- If you have symptoms of Hepatitis A, you should contact your health care provider immediately.
- Wash and sanitize any drawers or shelves in fridge and freezer areas where recalled products were stored:
- Use 1.5 cups of bleach to 1 gallon of water. Spray the area down or use a clean cloth to soak the surface. Let it sit for 5 minutes or air dry. If it is a food contact surface, rinse with clean water prior to use.
- Wash your hands before and after preparing or eating food, and after using the washroom or changing diapers.
- If you have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, do not prepare or serve food and drinks to others.
Hepatitis A infections can occur among people of all ages. Although rare, the illness can become more severe with age. Those with underlying liver disease are also at increased risk for severe illness.
If you have been exposed to Hepatitis A it is possible to spread the virus to other people before you experience any symptoms.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A include:
- Fever
- Dark urine
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach cramps or abdominal pain
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
After you have been exposed to Hepatitis A, symptoms typically appear 14 to 28 days later, but may occur up to 50 days later. Symptoms usually last less than two months. Mild symptoms may last only one or two weeks, while severe symptoms can last up to nine months.
The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA, and the Provincial Department of Health and Community Services, will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.
More information on this food recall and others can be found online here.
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Lesley Clarke
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lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca