A multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections is potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries with the brand names FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5 and April 25, according to the FDA.
The case is being investigated by the FDA, CDC, Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state and local partners, according to an FDA announcement.
The potentially affected strawberry products are now past shelf life. Those who purchased the fresh organic FreshKampo and HEB strawberries between March 5 and April 25 and froze them for later consumption should not eat them, according to the FDA. They should be thrown away.
Retailers who sold these strawberries included Aldi, HEB, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Weis Markets and WinCo Foods.
According to the FDA, epidemiologic and traceback data show that fresh organic strawberries sold as FreshKampo and HEB brands that were purchased between March 5 and April 25 are a likely cause of illness in this outbreak. The traceback investigations show that cases in California, Minnesota and Canada report having purchased fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo or HEB prior to becoming ill. Illness onset dates range from March 28 – April 30.
As this investigation is ongoing, additional products may be included.
For more information, visit https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-strawberries-may-2022.
Sporting Kansas City (3-8-4, 13 pts.) saw its five-game home unbeaten streak in all competitions come to an end Saturday with a 1-0 setback against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (4-7-2, 14 pts.) at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
Vancouver star Lucas Cavallini scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 24th minute as Sporting was unable to find a way back into the game.
Sporting made one change from the team’s last MLS match – the 1-1 draw at San Jose last Sunday – as Andreu Fontas came in at center back in place of Robert Voloder.
With 2021 MLS MVP finalist Daniel Salloi suspended, Cypriot winger Marinos Tzionis coming off a knee injury and five other attacking options sidelined through injury, Sporting once again started with versatile midfielder Cam Duke and central midfielder Remi Walter on the wings, either side of captain Johnny Russell.
Sporting almost went ahead just 58 seconds into the match, as Ben Sweat met Felipe Hernandez’s corner kick at the far post but thudded his header over the bar with Vancouver goalkeeper Cody Cropper stranded.
The first major flashpoint came in the 22nd minute when Vancouver earned a penalty kick after Uri Rosell brought down Lucas Cavallini on the edge of the area just moments after producing a spectacular sliding challenge to deny Cristian Dajome a run at goal. Cavallini stepped up himself and dinked a composed penalty into the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
In the 31st minute, Vancouver spurned a golden opportunity to add a second as substitute Deiber Caicedo sprung in behind the Sporting backline and with only Tim Melia to beat, Caicedo lobbed a bouncing effort inches wide of the post.
Sporting threatened to equalize in the 35th minute when Walter cut away from his man 20 yards from goal but struck his curling effort over the bar.
Sporting’s best chance of the first half fell to Russell in the 41st minute when Duke found a nice pocket of space down the left wing and cut the ball across the face of goal for Russell, but the Scotsman couldn’t add to his recent goalscoring form as he skewed his effort well wide of the post when well positioned.
Russell continued to threaten in the early stages of the second half, heading over the bar from inside the six-yard-box after being picked out expertly by Walter’s free kick wide on the right wing.
Hernandez created a turnover high up the field in the 63rd minute and fed Russell on the edge of the area, but the Sporting captain could only muster a tame effort straight into the arms of Cropper in the Vancouver goal.
With the game ticking into the latter stages, Hernandez tried his luck from 20 yards with a first-time effort in the 81st minute, but it sailed over the bar.
Sporting almost found a last-gasp equalizer in the 94th minute when Hernandez’s corner found substitute Nicolas Isimat-Mirin who thundered a header on frame, but Vancouver’s Javain Brown was on hand to clear the ball off the line and clinch three points for the visitors.
Saturday’s match concluded a stretch of seven games in 22 days, with Sporting now having a break in the schedule and returning to action on Saturday, June 12, when Sporting plays host to 2021 MLS Supporters’ Shield winners the New England Revolution at Children’s Mercy Park in a nationally televised contest on ABC. Kickoff for that match is set for 2 p.m. with tickets available via SeatGeek.com.
Jan Hernandez hit one of his two home runs Sunday, May 29, for the Kansas City Monarchs in a 14-8 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by John Ellis, Kansas City Monarchs)Willie Abreu of the Kansas City Monarchs rounded the bases after his home run Sunday, May 29, in a 14-8 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. . (Photo by John Ellis, Kansas City Monarchs)
by Gabriel Lopez, Monarchs
The Kansas City Monarchs (10-6) beat the Sioux Falls Canaries (5-11) in commanding fashion on Sunday afternoon, 14-8.
On Jazz in the Park and Sunday Funday at Legends Field, the Monarchs’ red-hot offense continued their hitting parade.
They collected 16 hits with four home runs in the game. During the three-game series, the Monarchs collected 11 home runs, 51 hits and 51 runs in 27 innings of baseball.
The Canaries wasted no time as Trey Michalczewski hit a high fly ball down the left field line. Gaby Guerrero almost made the play, but the ball fell as Osvaldo Martinez and Jabari Henry scored, giving the Canaries a 2-0 lead.
The Monarchs responded right away. Willie Abreu and Guerrero both singled. David Thompson stepped up to the plate and hit a towering fly ball that dropped on the infield, scoring Abreu.
Jan Hernandez drove a three-run blast into the visitors’ bullpen, giving the Monarchs a 4-2 lead.
In the top of the third inning, Kona Quiggle hit a solo home run to bring the Canaries within one.
Then Matt Adams decided to get in on the action as he drove a two-run home run to right field, giving the Monarchs a 6-3 lead.
The Monarchs collected three more runs with Guerrero and Adams collecting RBIs. After four innings of baseball, the Monarchs led 9-3.
The Monarchs tacked on one more run as Pete Kozma followed Hernandez’ double with one of his own, scoring Hernandez and giving the Monarchs a 10-3 lead entering the sixth inning.
The Canaries’ offense woke up as Gavin LaValley and Trey Michalczewski knocked back-to-back singles. After Cole Pengilly worked a walk, Shamoy Christopher hit a bases-clearing double to bring the Canaries within four runs, 10-6.
The Monarchs continued to respond, adding more insurance runs in the sixth inning as Guerrero and Thompson drove in a run each.
Hernandez capped off the inning with a solo shot to left field, giving him his third home run in the past two games. The Monarchs headed into the seventh leading 13-6.
After Matt Blackham retired three Canaries in order, Willie Abreu hit a solo home run to left field to give the Monarchs a 14-6 lead heading into the eighth inning.
The Canaries brought two more runs across in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough as Jameson McGrane retired Trey Michalczewski to end the game.
The Monarchs will continue their homestand with game one against the Lincoln Saltdogs at 7 p.m. Monday, May 30. The game can be heard on the Monarchs Broadcast Network with the pre-game beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on aabaseball.tv.
Tickets to Monarchs games can be purchased by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting monarchsbaseball.com.
