The first case of Hepatitis A from imported berries has been detected in Western Australia. Photo: Getty Images
The first case of Hepatitis A from imported berries has been detected in Western Australia.
The Health Department confirmed the contamination on Wednesday morning and said it expected more cases linked to recalled berries.
Hepatitis A symptoms can take up to seven weeks to develop and include weakness, fever and stomach pain.
The department urged people who had eaten recalled berries to not visit a doctor unless they were feeling unwell.
Blueberry Growers’ Association national president Greg McCulloch said it was time for imported products to face the same regulations as domestic products.