Food Safety Office: Moroccan Strawberries Cleared of Hepatitis A Virus

Morocco World News
Mar 10, 2024

Food Safety Office: Moroccan Strawberries Cleared of Hepatitis A Virus


Rabat - The National Office for Food Safety in Morocco (ONSSA) confirmed on Friday that Moroccan strawberries exported to Europe have been cleared of Hepatitis A virus contamination, following an extensive investigation.

The statement from the office comes after the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) was triggered in Europe and raised concerns over the safety of Moroccan strawberries, alleging the presence of the Hepatitis A virus.