Hepatitis pathogens discovered in imported strawberries. Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by viruses.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and occasionally an elevated temperature. Infection can also cause jaundice, discolored stools, and itching. Consumers in Germany do not have to worry at the moment. German strawberries are often contaminated with pesticides, which can also be harmful to health. For some, the best solution may be to grow your own strawberries.