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
Hepatitis Blog
Surveillance & Analysis on Hepatitis News & Outbreaks
The Hepatitis Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and public health concerns related to hepatitis A outbreaks linked to food service establishments. It covers notifications of potential exposures, recommendations for vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis, symptoms and transmission of hepatitis A, and public health responses to outbreaks. The blog also discusses legal representation for victims of foodborne illnesses, emphasizing the importance of timely medical intervention and legal recourse in cases of hepatitis A contamination in food and beverage settings. It serves as a resource for affected individuals and legal professionals interested in food safety and hepatitis A litigation.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers and Woodmans Market linked in Hepatitis A
By Bill Marler
Federal health officials said a hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to blackberries sold at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market may also be linked to Woodman’s Market.
The CDC and FDA are investigating the outbreak potentially linked to blackberries purchased between Sept. 9 and Sept.…
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market link in Hepatitis A cases
By Bill Marler
As of December 2, 2019, a total of 16 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A were reported from 6 states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 8, 2019, to November 15, 2019. Ill people range in age from 14 to 73…
Hepatitis A tied to Blackberries purchased at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
By Bill Marler
As of November 26, 2019, this outbreak appears to be ongoing.
14 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 5 states (Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin).
Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 8, 2019, to November…
Blackberries link in three state Hepatitis A Outbreak
By Bill Marler
As of November 20, 2019, a total of 11 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A were reported from 3 states – Indiana (2), Wisconsin (3) and Nebraska (6)
Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 15, 2019, to November 5, 2019. Ill…
Final Settlements reached in Multi-state Hepatitis A Outbreak
By Bill Marler
Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate frozen strawberries imported from Egypt were the likely source of this outbreak. In interviews, nearly all ill people interviewed reported drinking smoothies containing strawberries at Tropical Smoothie Café locations prior to August 8 in a…
Florida Denny’s link in Hepatitis A Scare
By Bill Marler
Two employees at a Denny’s in Kissimmee have tested positive for hepatitis A and now, the Florida Department of Health is urging anyone who ate at the restaurant to get vaccinated.
The department’s Osceola County branch issued a news release Tuesday alerting…
Kentucky students need hepatitis A vaccines
By Bill Marler
The Kentucky Department for Public Health says more than a third of students haven’t received the mandated Hepatitis A vaccination.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports immunization rates released Tuesday show about 65% of the 209,904 mandated students have received the shot.…
More and more and more Food Service Workers with Hepatitis A
By Bill Marler
Virginia: According to the Peninsula Health District, people who consumed food from Mr. C’s Pizza & Subs, located at 493 Wythe Creek Road, between September 12 through 21, September 30 and October 1 may have been exposed to the disease.…
Yet another food service worker with Hepatitis A putting customers at risk
By Bill Marler
According to press reports, the Florida Department of Health is urging recent patrons of a restaurant at Derby Lane in St. Petersburg to get vaccinated for hepatitis A after a food service worker there tested positive for the virus.
The…