vaccination

New South Wales misses Salmonella reduction target

An Australian state has fallen short of its Salmonella reduction target but made major progress in reducing infections. The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority said an evaluation revealed that

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Oct 2026

New South Wales misses Salmonella reduction target

Publisher’s Platform: World Hepatitis Day is a good reminder to vaccinate food service workers

Letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with Hepatitis A and Food Service Workers Dear ACIP Secretariat: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

By Bill Marler

/ 28 Jul 2025

Publisher’s Platform: World Hepatitis Day is a good reminder to vaccinate food service workers

Restaurant patrons exposed to hepatitis A; vaccination clinics available for free

Toronto Public Health is reporting a confirmed case of hepatitis A in an employee working at Earls Kitchen + Bar (601 King St. W.) and is encouraging diners who may have

By News Desk

/ 24 Jul 2025

Restaurant patrons exposed to hepatitis A; vaccination clinics available for free

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

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

Health department offering vaccinations after hepatitis A exposures at Queen Subs

The Cortland County Health Department (CCHD) confirms that a local restaurant worker, a food handler at Queen Subs, has tested positive for hepatitis A. Health officials say the risk of

By News Desk

/ 12 Jul 2024

Health department offering vaccinations after hepatitis A exposures at Queen Subs

Patrons of New York restaurant potentially exposed to hepatitis A virus

People who ate at the Main Deck restaurant in Penn Yan, NY, between March 27 and April 12 were potentially exposed to the hepatitis A virus. Most people do not

By News Desk

/ 16 Apr 2024

Patrons of New York restaurant potentially exposed to hepatitis A virus

Hepatitis A exposure prompts warning for customers of Pennsylvania Cracker Barrel

The Erie County Health Department in Erie, PA, has identified a case of hepatitis A in a restaurant worker. The employee works at Cracker Barrel, which is located at 7810

By News Desk

/ 25 Feb 2024

Hepatitis A exposure prompts warning for customers of Pennsylvania Cracker Barrel

Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccine

— OPINION — Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024: * Cases: 44,947 * Hospitalizations: 27,469 (61%) * Deaths: 424

By Bill Marler

/ 12 Feb 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccine

Maine restaurant worker with hepatitis A exposed customers for more than two weeks

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Westbrook food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease

By News Desk

/ 8 Feb 2024

Maine restaurant worker with hepatitis A exposed customers for more than two weeks

Grocery store in Philadelphia reports employee who is positive for hepatitis A

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has recently confirmed that a person who works at the ShopRite at Oxford and Levick, located at 6301 Oxford St, Philadelphia, has acute hepatitis

By News Desk

/ 26 Jan 2024

Grocery store in Philadelphia reports employee who is 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

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vaccination

New South Wales misses Salmonella reduction target

Publisher’s Platform: World Hepatitis Day is a good reminder to vaccinate food service workers

Restaurant patrons exposed to hepatitis A; vaccination clinics available for free

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

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

Health department offering vaccinations after hepatitis A exposures at Queen Subs

Patrons of New York restaurant potentially exposed to hepatitis A virus

Hepatitis A exposure prompts warning for customers of Pennsylvania Cracker Barrel

Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccine

Maine restaurant worker with hepatitis A exposed customers for more than two weeks

Grocery store in Philadelphia reports employee who is positive for hepatitis A

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

Your Support Protects Public Health