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FDA Probing Organic Strawberries in Connection With Hepatitis A Outbreak

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The potentially tainted strawberries were sold at several large chains, including Trader Joe’s and Walmart.

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The Food and Drug Administration is investigating two brands of organic strawberries in connection with an outbreak of hepatitis A, a contagious virus that is generally mild but can cause liver disease in severe cases.

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