Outbreak of Hepatitis A Linked to Frozen Blueberries, the Netherlands, 2024–2025

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ingrid H.M. Friesema, Ingeborg L.A. Boxman, Ife A. Slegers-Fitz-James, Heather E. van Brug, Jessica C.J. Elzakkers, Gregorius J. Sips, Ellen P.A. Verspui-van der Eijk, Dana LL Adriaansens, Florien Dusseldorp, Sabiena G. Feenstra, Harry Vennema, Eelco Franz
DOI: 10.3201/eid3208.251406
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

Twenty-four patients in the Netherlands who became ill during November 2024-February 2025 were part of a hepatitis A virus genotype IA cluster. Consumption data combined with detection of RNA of the hepatitis A outbreak strain in a food product pointed toward frozen blueberries from a specific supermarket chain as the source.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology Hepatitis B Virus Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
8
Pages
1327–1329
Publication date
14 July 2026
Language
EN