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As of last week 26,789 with Hepatitis A, 16,157 Hospitalized with 274 Deaths – Vaccines Anyone?

By Bill Marler on October 7, 2019

OK, I know I am becoming a broken record, but we are seeing food service workers with hepatitis A on a near daily basis exposing thousands to hepatitis A – why not vaccinate them and prevent the spread?…

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Hey, Seattle, be proactive, vaccinate food service workers against Hepatitis A

By Bill Marler on October 7, 2019

According to press reports, recent numbers from the Washington Department of Health show the state’s hepatitis A outbreak continues to grow. The statewide total, as of Thursday, showed 72 confirmed cases since January 1. Of those cases, almost three dozen have led to hospitalization. On Monday, King County Public Health confirmed six new cases since an outbreak was declared in late July, bringing the county’s total to 24 for the year. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver…

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O Canada – What’s Up with Salmonella and E. coli?

By Bill Marler on October 7, 2019

Listen while reading. Salmonella: The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a news release this week announcing that 110 Canadians have been sickened by the Reading strain of salmonella. There have, however, been no product recalls issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. “Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to raw turkey and raw chicken products has been identified as the likely source of the outbreak,” the Public Health Agency said, adding that…

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A Jaundice Eye: More Food Service Workers with Hepatitis A putting customers at risk

By Bill Marler on October 5, 2019

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. The PHD said risk to the public from this exposure is low, and there is no indication of any food products at this restaurant being the source of the infection. If you have not been…

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Some Hepatitis A with your Kentucky Fried Chicken?

By Bill Marler on September 27, 2019

A case of hepatitis A was diagnosed on September 11. The person who tested positive for Hep A is an employee at a KFC restaurant in Pike County. The KFC store is located at 151 Appalachian Plaza South Williamson, Kentucky. The Pike County Health Department said an investigation found that the risk of restaurant patrons becoming infected is very low. KFC is working with the Health Department to prevent any new cases from arising in…

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Journal of Pediatrics weighs in on E. coli Outbreak linked to Soy Nut Butter

By Bill Marler on September 14, 2019

I.M. Healthy – goodness the irony. For a bit(e) of history: In the Spring of 2017, the CDC reported that thirty-two people infected with the outbreak strains of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 12 states – Arizona 4, California 5, Florida 2, Illinois 1, Massachusetts 1, Maryland 1, Missouri 1, New Jersey 1, Oregon 11, Virginia 2, Washington 2 and Wisconsin 1. There were also others sickened but because stool cultures were not completed,…

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Hey, have I ever said that vaccinating food service workers is a good idea?

By Bill Marler on September 10, 2019

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is investigating a case of hepatitis A in a food service worker that could have led to possible exposure for restaurant customers. An employee of Dixie Depot Courtyard Lane deli, 6241 Highway 613 in Lucedale (Agricola area), who handles food has been diagnosed with hepatitis A infection, and patrons who ate food from this facility during the following dates and times may have been exposed to hepatitis A:…

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Hey, CDC, time to recommend Food Service Workers be vaccinated against hepatitis A

By Bill Marler on September 8, 2019

Presently, there has been outbreaks of hepatitis A that were first identified in 2016. I started noticing the outbreak in San Diego in 2016, spreading to Utah, Kentucky and beyond. Now 30 states have publicly reported the following as of August 30, 2019 Cases: 24,952 Hospitalizations: 14,984 (60%) Deaths: 244 Although many of the illnesses have been linked to homelessness and drug use, other illnesses are simply from an unknown cause. To help stop the…

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There really is no wonder why I work on Holidays

By Bill Marler on September 2, 2019

Thanks to Barfblog for the heads up. https://youtu.be/kTdrkASuyMI…

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I should have paid more attention in Spanish Class – Devastating Listeria Outbreak in Spain

By Bill Marler on August 28, 2019

Sorry, Mr. “Verde” – Green, I really could use my Spanish in a Listeria outbreak that has sickened well over 200 and killed 3 – and, that number is likely to rise. According to Google Translate, and therefore the Spanish Health Authorities: On Friday, August 16, Public Health of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia notified the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare an outbreak…

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As of last week 26,789 with Hepatitis A, 16,157 Hospitalized with 274 Deaths – Vaccines Anyone?

Hey, Seattle, be proactive, vaccinate food service workers against Hepatitis A

O Canada – What’s Up with Salmonella and E. coli?

A Jaundice Eye: More Food Service Workers with Hepatitis A putting customers at risk

Some Hepatitis A with your Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Journal of Pediatrics weighs in on E. coli Outbreak linked to Soy Nut Butter

Hey, have I ever said that vaccinating food service workers is a good idea?

Hey, CDC, time to recommend Food Service Workers be vaccinated against hepatitis A

There really is no wonder why I work on Holidays

I should have paid more attention in Spanish Class – Devastating Listeria Outbreak in Spain

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