Hepatitis A

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Falmouth food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: It is past time to vaccinate food service workers against Hep A

The CDC has been reporting on an ongoing person to person outbreak of Hepatitis A for years. Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported

By Bill Marler

/ 5 Nov 2023

Publisher’s Platform: It is past time to vaccinate food service workers against Hep A

New Zealand plans changes to frozen berry import rules

Food authorities in New Zealand are looking at strengthening the import requirements for frozen berries. New Zealand Food Safety is inviting comments on proposals that include changing the imported food

By News Desk

/ 2 Nov 2023

New Zealand plans changes to frozen berry import rules

Norovirus tops expert ranking of foodborne viruses

Experts have named norovirus the leading cause of viral foodborne illness, followed by Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E. Hepatitis A and E viruses were ranked equally but higher compared to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Oct 2023

Norovirus tops expert ranking of foodborne viruses

New Zealand data shows an increase in foodborne infections

New Zealand has reported a rise in most major foodborne infections in 2022, according to recently published data. The data comes from EpiSurv, the notifiable disease surveillance system, and the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Oct 2023

New Zealand data shows an increase in foodborne infections

Maine food worker exposes customers to hepatitis A; post-exposure vaccines available

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Lewiston food service worker. The individual worked during their infectious period at Marco’

By News Desk

/ 6 Oct 2023

Maine food worker exposes customers to hepatitis A; post-exposure vaccines available

Germany hit by 3-year hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries

A hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries has sickened almost 60 people in Germany across two years. A total of 55 sequence-confirmed cases and four probable infections have been

By News Desk

/ 22 Sep 2023

Germany hit by 3-year hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries

INFOSAN incidents up in mid-2023; hepatitis A in the U.S. highlighted

The number of incidents involving a global food safety network increased slightly in the second quarter of this year. The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was part of 53

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Sep 2023

INFOSAN incidents up in mid-2023; hepatitis A in the U.S. highlighted

Health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries has ended

An outbreak of hepatitis A infections traced to frozen strawberries from Mexico has been declared over. The outbreak began in April, and several products were recalled (see list below). As

By News Desk

/ 16 Sep 2023

Health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries has ended

Health officials warn of hepatitis A exposure at Michigan concert venue

In Michigan, the Oakland County Health Division is reporting a suspected case of hepatitis A associated with the Ivy Lounge at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston. The Health Division

By News Desk

/ 15 Sep 2023

Health officials warn of hepatitis A exposure at Michigan concert venue

Patrons of a Panda Express in Lancaster, CA, urged to get hepatitis A vaccinations

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is working with Panda Express in Lancaster (44411 Valley Central Way Lancaster, CA 93536) to alert consumers of a possible

By News Desk

/ 13 Aug 2023

Patrons of a Panda Express in Lancaster, CA, urged to get hepatitis A vaccinations

Officials say hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries is growing

Another patient has been identified in an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A infections traced to frozen organic strawberries. As of its update posted July 20, the Centers for Disease Control

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jul 2023

Officials say hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries is growing

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Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: It is past time to vaccinate food service workers against Hep A

New Zealand plans changes to frozen berry import rules

Norovirus tops expert ranking of foodborne viruses

New Zealand data shows an increase in foodborne infections

Maine food worker exposes customers to hepatitis A; post-exposure vaccines available

Germany hit by 3-year hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries

INFOSAN incidents up in mid-2023; hepatitis A in the U.S. highlighted

Health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries has ended

Health officials warn of hepatitis A exposure at Michigan concert venue

Patrons of a Panda Express in Lancaster, CA, urged to get hepatitis A vaccinations

Officials say hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries is growing