There are now 25 people who have contracted hepatitis A, with their infections linked to an imported frozen berry outbreak.
The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday two people had contracted the virus in the last week.
Of these New Zealand cases, 24 have reported consumption of uncooked imported frozen berries.
Eleven people have been hospitalised since the outbreak began in June.
The berries are being removed from New World, Pak ‘N Save and Four Square stores nationwide after 12 community cases of the virus. (Source: Breakfast)
Hepatitis A is a liver disease that is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person.
Symptoms include flu-like symptoms, jaundice, fatigue and joint pain, according to Health Navigator NZ.
While Hepatitis A is relatively rare in New Zealand, imported frozen berries were linked to an outbreak of the disease in 2015.
Recalled products
Pams Frozen Mixed Berries 500g
Pams Frozen Two Berry Mix 1kg
Pams Frozen Two Berry Mix 750g
Pams Frozen Smoothie Berry Mix 500g
Pams Raspberries 500g
Pams Raspberries 350g
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