Hepatitis A from frozen shell meat
Key Questions
What is the source of the new Hepatitis A outbreak?
The outbreak is linked to La Serranita/Concha Negra frozen shell meat imported from Ecuador and distributed across the Northeast and Midwest. No overlap exists with Salmonella or Listeria clusters.
What is the timeframe of the reported Hepatitis A cases?
Cases have onset dates from July 2025 through February 2026, prompting the FDA to issue a live actionable safety alert.
What should consumers do regarding the flagged frozen shell meat?
Federal officials warn consumers not to eat La Serranita-brand concha negra due to potential Hepatitis A contamination. The product was sold in multiple states in the Northeast and Midwest.
New outbreak linked to La Serranita/Concha Negra frozen shell meat from Ecuador distributed across Northeast/Midwest. Cases from July 2025 to Feb 2026; FDA alert just issued. Live actionable alert with no overlap to Salmonella or Listeria clusters.