The FDA and partner agencies are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5 and April 25.
Price, appearance, health benefits and ripeness — in that order — are the top things consumers consider when making their fresh fruit and vegetable purchases.
While a California frost, gas price hikes and inflation could negatively impact the 2022 cherry season, growers are optimistic that the crops available will be of good quality and should warrant the higher prices they may demand.