In recent years, hundreds of people have been sickened with hepatitis A in food poisoning outbreaks linked to strawberries, raw tuna (ahi poke), sushi, scallops, pomegranate seeds, and more.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Hepatitis A induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Hepatitis A Recalls & Outbreaks
- Organic Daybreak Blend
- Frozen Organic Strawberries (multiple stores and brands)
- Kirkland Signature® Frozen Organic Strawberries
- James Farm® Frozen Red Raspberries
- Strawberries (FreshKampo and HEB)
- Famous Anthony’s Restaurants in Virginia
- Blackberries from Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
- Aldi and Raley’s Frozen Raspberries
- Mendham Golf and Tennis Club in New Jersey
- Kroger Private Selection® frozen berries and blackberries
- Frozen Tuna
- Ahi Poke
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Genki Sushi
- Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend
Hepatitis A Class Action Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits are often filed for everyone who was exposed to hepatitis A in major outbreaks of food poisoning. However, victims who were actually infected may be eligible to file an individual lawsuit.
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that spreads in fecal matter and causes liver inflammation. Large outbreaks are rare, but they do occur when food or water is contaminated. Hepatitis A also spreads by person-to-person contact, especially food-workers who do not wash their hands.
Symptoms of Infection
It takes 2-6 weeks after infection before symptoms appear. When they do, the symptoms usually worsen over a few days and persist for several months. These symptoms include:
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- Itching
- Loss of appetite
- Low-grade fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pale or clay-colored stools
- Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain
Can I Get Sick Again?
No. The virus does not stay in the body after the infection is gone, and people who recover will have antibodies that makes them immune from re-infection.
How Common is Hepatitis A?
An estimated 2,500 people were infected with hepatitis A in the United States in 2014. It has become less common since a vaccine was introduced in 1995.
Outlook & Prognosis
Most healthy adults recover within 3 months without medical treatment, but some patients must be hospitalized for treatment. In rare cases, hepatitis A causes permanent liver damage, liver failure, or death.
Do I have a Hepatitis A Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Hepatitis A induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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