Overview

• Ninety-five people across the UK have contracted hepatitis A since January 2021, with 58 requiring hospital care.
• Two distinct infection clusters have been recorded—the first from January 2021 to March 2025 and the latest from January 2023 to March 2025.
• Patient interviews indicate a single food item from an unnamed supermarket as a possible transmission vehicle.
• The latest wave has produced 53 cases since December 2024, though no fatalities have been reported.
• Health officials are conducting supply chain checks and product testing to confirm the source and inform control measures.