Where People Got Sick: Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak, 2026

For Everyone

What to know

CDC, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and public health officials in several jurisdictions are investigating a multistate hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to imported frozen clams. The outbreak investigation is ongoing. During July 2025 – June 2026, a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak has impacted people in four states: Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Where people got sick

The map below shows where people impacted by this outbreak live. The outbreak might not be limited to just the states listed below, since some people recover without medical care and are not tested for hepatitis A.

Outbreak-associated cases, by state of residence, as of August 6, 2026 (n=37).

Content Source
Division of Viral Hepatitis
About This Page
Published: June 5, 2026
Updated: August 7, 2026

This page was last updated on this date. Updates may include minor edits, image changes, or other modifications to page content.

Reviewed: August 7, 2026

The information on this page was last reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy.