Hep A

Hepatitis A in Sea Salt Lobster Restaurant Worker

Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 5, 2020

By Jory Lange A Sea Salt Lobster Restaurant employee was diagnosed with Hepatitis A.  According to Maine CDC, “restaurant patrons may be at risk for hepatitis A infection.”  Hepatitis A is highly contagious virus.  The restaurant employee handled food at… read more

Señor Moose Hepatitis A Outbreak

Hep A,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2020

Because of COVID-19, restaurants all across the country are doing takeaway or delivery. Sitting for table service seems like a distant dream. Everyone is on edge, washing their hands twice as often as usual, and extra care is being taken… read more

Fresh Thyme Blackberry Hepatitis A Outbreak

Hep A,Hepatitis A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 4, 2019

The CDC has announced an increase in Hepatitis A illnesses linked to a Fresh Thyme Blackberry Hepatitis A Outbreak. The CDC and the FDA have put the public on notice that they are investigating a multi-state outbreak of hepatitis A… read more

Aiken Brewing Company Hep A Scare

Hep A,Our Blog | February 14, 2019

Microbreweries are springing up all over the country and sampling craft beer is becoming another common hip weekend activity for adults of all ages. According to the Brewer’s Association, 2017 saw nearly 1,000 breweries open around the country, and there… read more

I’ll Have the 10 Piece Bone-In Wings – Hold the Hepatitis A Please

Food Safety,Hep A,Our Blog | January 12, 2019

Sometimes your dish comes with ingredients not explicitly mentioned on the menu.  Onions or mushrooms sometimes don’t always make the dish description.  On some occasions you might end up with more than you bargained for.  Oftentimes it is Salmonella, E…. read more

Hepatitis A Strawberries Outbreak in EU

Hep A,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 30, 2018

An outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to frozen strawberries has spread from Switzerland to Austria, according to European health authorities. More than 30 people have been affected by the outbreak so far. Here is what we need to know about… read more

How are Food Poisoning Outbreaks Investigated?

Bacillus,Botulism,Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Hep A,Legionella,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio,Yersinia | August 16, 2018

Public health and regulatory officials respond to foodborne disease outbreaks much the same way that police officers respond to crime. They must work swiftly, collecting as much helpful information in the smallest amount of time possible in order to take… read more

Hepatitis A is on the Rise, But It’s Preventable

Hep A,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 14, 2018

When there is a rise in cases of any disease concentrated in a particular area or demographic, eyebrows raise. Diseases exist – that is the fact of life. How we contract, handle, and prevent them is what should concern us… read more

Can You Tell if Someone Has Food Poisoning Just By Looking at Their Face?

Botulism,E. coli,Hep A,Listeria,Norovirus,Salmonella | June 4, 2018

Some of you may have heard of the myth that a person can tell if someone has food poisoning just by looking at their face. You may have heard them comment that this person “looks green” – alluding to cartoon… read more

A Concern of Hep A & Pomegranates

Hep A,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 31, 2018

An outbreak of hepatitis A that sickened a dozen people in Australia has been traced back to frozen pomegranates, according to local news reports. Although the outbreak has not yet reached the United States, there is still a lingering concern… read more