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Dutch supermarket Albert Heijn are the frozen blue berries contaminated.⚠️ with the hepatitis A virus . There are some Dutch citizens skeptical about the way the blue berries got contaminated

Supermarket chain Albert Heijn has removed all frozen blueberries from its shelves due to a possible hepatitis A contamination. Customers were urged to return the affected one-kilogram packs of the store’s brand and not consume them. While the virus can have serious health consequences, the news sparked humor online.

As of January 14, 2025, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) confirmed that 12 people contracted hepatitis A from the blueberries, with two hospitalized. Investigations by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority found the virus in several bags, particularly those with an expiration date of April 14, 2026, or earlier. The infected individuals reported consuming the blueberries, and the virus was detected in their stool samples.

Eelco Franz, head researcher at RIVM, advised against immediate panic for those who consumed the berries. He recommended seeing a doctor if symptoms like persistent fever, jaundice, dark urine, or pale stool occur. Hepatitis A can cause acute liver inflammation, with symptoms including yellowing of the eyes, fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain.