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NJ Olive Garden Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A: What This Means For Unvaccinated Diners NJ Olive Garden Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A: What This Means For Unvaccinated Diners
NJ Olive Garden Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A: What This Means For Unvaccinated Diners A food worker at an Olive Garden restaurant in Gloucester County tested positive for Hepatitis A, authorities said. The employee at the Olive Garden at 1500 Almonesson Road in Deptford, not a resident of Gloucester County, worked while infected between Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 30, according to county Health Department officials. An Olive Garden spokeswoman said they are not aware of any other employees or guests becoming ill. The infected food handler will not be able to return to work without a doctor's OK, she said. Hepatitis A is a viral illness with symptoms including abdominal pain,…

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by Jon Craig
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Asbury Park Restaurant Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A Asbury Park Restaurant Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A
Asbury Park Restaurant Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A The Monmouth County Health Department is urging Hepatitis A vaccinations after a restaurant worker tested positive for the infection. The MCHD was notified by a healthcare provider that a staff member employed by Cardinal Provisions, a restaurant located at 513 Bangs Ave., in Asbury Park tested positive for Hepatitis A. The employee worked while infection on Sept. 7 to 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, and 21. MCHD staff visited the establishment and conducted an inspection, which found no evidence of food safety violations. The facility voluntarily closed its operation and did not reopen until all…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Company Issues Recall For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Hepatitis Outbreak Company Issues Recall For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Hepatitis Outbreak
Company Issues Recall For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Hepatitis Outbreak A company has issued a recall for various frozen food products sold at Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe's, and other businesses due to a hepatitis outbreak. Scenic Fruit Company said it is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold at Costco and Aldi, and frozen organic tropical blend sold to Trader Joe’s due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses. Although Hepatitis A has not been detected in this product, out of an abundance of caution, consumers should stop consuming the product and return it to their local store for a refund, the FDA said. The company has ceased the production and distributio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Frozen Raspberries Sold In New Jersey Recalled Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination Frozen Raspberries Sold In New Jersey Recalled Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen Raspberries Sold In New Jersey Recalled Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination More than 1,250 cases of a frozen raspberry product sold in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia are being recalled due to possible Hepatitis A contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Exportadora Copramar is recalling 1,260 cases of 10-pound James Farm frozen raspberries after FDA testing led to the discovery of Hepatitis A in some of the products. Specifically, the FDA indicated the presence of the virus James Farm branded frozen raspberries identified by the UPC Code (found on the top of the carton) “76069501010,” and Lot Code “22-165” (found on the…

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by Zak Failla
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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets An outbreak of hepatitis A linked to strawberries is under investigation in the United States and Canada, the Food and Drug Administration said. The multi-state, multi-territory outbreak is potentially connected to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between Saturday, March 5, 2022, and Monday, April 25, 2022. The products were sold at the following retailers, including, but not limited to: Aldi HEB Kroger Safeway Sprouts Farmers Market Trader Joe’s Walmart Weis Markets WinCo Foods A total of 17 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations have been reported nationwid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Double-Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Shuts Suburban Philly Italian Restaurant: Report Double-Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Shuts Suburban Philly Italian Restaurant: Report
Double-Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Shuts Suburban Philly Italian Restaurant: Report A Hepatitis A outbreak that left at least two dead and nine infected closed a suburban Philadelphia Italian restaurant, Fox29 reports. One death has been confirmed and a second was under investigation at West Norriton's Gino's Ristorante & Pizzeria, the outlet said. A total of 11 cases were reported, according to 6abc and CBS Philly. The exact source of the infection was not immediately known. Gino's says it is cooperating with the investigation and the news is a "shock." "In the recent events of this past week, we are truly devastated and heartbroken for anyone affected by the Hepat…

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by Nicole Acosta
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South Jersey Starbucks Worker Exposed Customers To Hepatitis A: Health Department South Jersey Starbucks Worker Exposed Customers To Hepatitis A: Health Department
South Jersey Starbucks Worker Exposed Customers To Hepatitis A: Health Department Camden County officials officials will begin administering vaccines for Hepatitis A after a Starbucks employee tested positive and worked through the infectious period. The employee handled food at the 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road Starbucks in Gloucester Township, health officials said. Officials were notified on Nov 17 and an investigation was instantly launched, the Health Department said.  "Members of the Food Surveillance Unit visited the store on Wednesday and conducted an inspection, which showed no evidence of food safety violations," according to the health department. …

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by Cecilia Levine