Hepatitis A

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

Data on the number of infections in Ireland in early 2025 has revealed a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak with 17 sick. Figures come from a report published by the Health

By News Desk

/ 10 Jul 2025

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

Research shows that vaccination of food handlers can control spread of hepatitis A

A new study shows that vaccination of food handlers is an effective way to reduce the spread of hepatitis A. The study, published in the journal Frontiers, says hepatitis A

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jul 2025

Research shows that vaccination of food handlers can control spread of hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: A letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with hepatitis A and foodservice workers

Dear ACIP Secretariat, The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the CDC regarding use of vaccines and related agents for control of

By Bill Marler

/ 30 Jun 2025

Publisher’s Platform: A letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with hepatitis A and foodservice workers

Incident levels steady for FSA but complexity increases

The number of incidents handled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has remained stable but the authority has warned investigations are getting more complex. The FSA was notified of 1,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Jun 2025

Incident levels steady for FSA but complexity increases

UKHSA probes rise in hepatitis A cases

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking into an increase in hepatitis A cases. UKHSA and other health agencies are investigating two clusters of hepatitis A virus (HAV) with

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Jun 2025

Hepatitis A infected restaurant employee reported; post-exposure vaccinations recommended

State health officials in Massachusetts are warning that anyone who dined at The Red Inn in Provincetown between April 30 and May 15 may have been exposed to hepatitis A.

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2025

Hepatitis A infected restaurant employee reported; post-exposure vaccinations recommended

FDA investigating new outbreak of hepatitis A infections; patient counts in other outbreaks increasing

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of hepatitis A infections, but has not yet determined the source of the pathogen. As of the posting of the

By Coral Beach

/ 8 May 2025

FDA investigating new outbreak of hepatitis A infections; patient counts in other outbreaks increasing

Hepatitis A found in worker at Jersey Mike’s; patrons urged to seek medical treatment

The Nassau County Department of Health has announced a confirmed case of hepatitis A virus in a food handler who worked at Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 24 Atlantic

By News Desk

/ 28 Apr 2025

Hepatitis A found in worker at Jersey Mike’s; patrons urged to seek medical treatment

FSA assesses foodborne burden of four pathogens

Researchers have reported the food attributable portions of disease for four important pathogens in the United Kingdom. Findings will be used to support future Food Standards Agency (FSA) studies estimating

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Apr 2025

FSA assesses foodborne burden of four pathogens

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

An expert has urged vigilance to keep ever-changing and emerging viruses out of food. Jeffrey LeJeune said it is not possible to predict the type, timing or location of the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Apr 2025

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

Cases double in Dutch Hepatitis A outbreak

Two dozen people were sickened in the Netherlands after eating blueberries contaminated with hepatitis A. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) said it received 24 reports

By News Desk

/ 17 Mar 2025

Cases double in Dutch Hepatitis A outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: Give hepatitis A vaccines to food service workers

— OPINION — Here we go again. From the New York Health Department: Anyone Who Ate Food From ilili Restaurant During January 31 – February 9, 2025 Should Get Hepatitis A Vaccine as

By Bill Marler

/ 15 Feb 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Give hepatitis A vaccines to food service workers

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Hepatitis A

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

Research shows that vaccination of food handlers can control spread of hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: A letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with hepatitis A and foodservice workers

Incident levels steady for FSA but complexity increases

UKHSA probes rise in hepatitis A cases

Hepatitis A infected restaurant employee reported; post-exposure vaccinations recommended

FDA investigating new outbreak of hepatitis A infections; patient counts in other outbreaks increasing

Hepatitis A found in worker at Jersey Mike’s; patrons urged to seek medical treatment

FSA assesses foodborne burden of four pathogens

Expert calls for attention on foodborne viral disease risks

Cases double in Dutch Hepatitis A outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: Give hepatitis A vaccines to food service workers

Your Support Protects Public Health