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Maine Hepatitis A Outbreak Spikes

By Bill Marler

July 1, 2020

According to press reports, there has been a sharp increase in hepatitis A cases in three Maine counties since February, according to a release sent out by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) Friday morning. It says there were zero cases reported in the counties between January and February of this year, but in the last four months, there has since been an uptick to 26 cases total. According to the…

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Hepatitis A positive La Roma Pizzeria employee prompts scare

By Bill Marler

May 11, 2020

An employee at La Roma Pizzeria, 600 Floyd Ave., has tested positive for Hepatitis A and worked while infectious, possibly exposing restaurant patrons, according to the Oneida County Health Department. In previous instances, the Health Department said that cases in restaurants do not suggest anything was done wrong or proper sanitation procedures not followed, but simply that a person may have worked at the establishments before learning that he or she had the condition. LaRoma’s…

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Utica Tavolo restaurant linked to Hepatitis A scare

By Bill Marler

March 14, 2020

The Oneida County Health Department tells NewsChannel 2 that an employee of Tavolo restaurant, located at 131 N. Genesee St. in Utica, has tested positive for Hepatitis A. The Health Department says the employee worked while infectious and may have exposed people who were patrons of the restaurant. The Health Department is alerting those who either dined-in or had take-out of the potential exposure. If you dined at the restaurant after 5 p.m. on February…

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Family Place Restaurant and Pizza Hepatitis A Scare

By Bill Marler

March 12, 2020

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says a food handler working at the Family Place Restaurant and Pizza in Huntsville was carrying the Hepatitis A virus. “We believe the risk of transmission is low; however, as a precaution, exposed people should monitor for signs and symptoms for 50 days,” said Dr. Colin Lee, Associate Medical Officer of Health. “The disease can result in a liver infection and can be a greater health risk for older…

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Mississippi Papa John’s linked in Hepatitis A fear

By Bill Marler

February 19, 2020

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is investigating a case of hepatitis A in a De Soto County restaurant employee which may have led to possible exposure for customers. An employee of Papa John’s Pizza in Horn Lake, 906 Goodman Road, has been diagnosed with hepatitis A infection. While infectious, the employee worked at the restaurant from January 28 – February 11, 2020. Customers who ate at the restaurant or received a pizza delivery…

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Mississippi Gumbo Pot tied to Hepatitis A ill employee

By Bill Marler

February 8, 2020

The Mississippi State Department of Health is investigating a case of hepatitis A in a Warren County restaurant. An employee of the Gumbo Pot on Halls Ferry Road in Vicksburg was diagnosed with the infection. The employee worked at the restaurant on January 17, 18 and 22. Customers who ate at the restaurant on those days may have been exposed to hepatitis A. Vaccination can prevent hepatitis A only if given within 14 days of…

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Mississippi Huddle House tied to Hepatitis A worker

By Bill Marler

February 8, 2020

Customers who dined at a Laurel restaurant in late January may have been exposed to hepatitis A, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. State health officials said an employee who worked at the Huddle House restaurant on Chantilly Street has been diagnosed with the infection. MSDH officials said anyone who ate at the restaurant from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29 may have been exposed to the highly contagious liver disease and are encouraged…

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Old Mill Tavern Hepatitis A positive worker

By Bill Marler

February 8, 2020

The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker in Homosassa. DOH-Citrus conducted an epidemiological investigation and today determined an individual who worked at Old Mill Tavern, located at 10465 W. Yulee Dr. in Homosassa, from January 19 through February 3 may have been infectious. The hepatitis A vaccine may provide protection against the disease if given within two weeks after exposure.…

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Long Beach 555 East American Steakhouse link in Hepatitis A Outbreak

By Bill Marler

February 8, 2020

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A associated with 555 East American Steakhouse in downtown Long Beach. Several cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed in individuals who ate at the restaurant on or around December 24, 2019. Those who ate there during that time may have been exposed. The source of the illness is still under investigation, and the restaurant’s management and staff…

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Hepatitis A positive food service worker at Josephs Market announced

By Bill Marler

January 24, 2020

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) have identified a case of hepatitis A virus infection in a Waterville food service worker. The individual prepared food while infectious from December 27, 2019, through January 9, 2020. An assessment of the individual’s illness determined that patrons of Josephs Market in Waterville may be at risk for hepatitis A infection. Individuals who purchased deli items, ready-to-eat…

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Surveillance & Analysis on Hepatitis News & Outbreaks

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Maine Hepatitis A Outbreak Spikes

Hepatitis A positive La Roma Pizzeria employee prompts scare

Utica Tavolo restaurant linked to Hepatitis A scare

Family Place Restaurant and Pizza Hepatitis A Scare

Mississippi Papa John’s linked in Hepatitis A fear

Mississippi Gumbo Pot tied to Hepatitis A ill employee

Mississippi Huddle House tied to Hepatitis A worker

Old Mill Tavern Hepatitis A positive worker

Long Beach 555 East American Steakhouse link in Hepatitis A Outbreak

Hepatitis A positive food service worker at Josephs Market announced

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