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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,…
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…
Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In PA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In PA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA
Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In PA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA Frozen strawberry products sold throughout the region are being recalled due to mounting concerns about possible Hepatitis A contamination. Oregon-based Willamette Valley Fruit Company is voluntarily recalling select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico that could be tainted, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recalled items include: Great Value Sliced Strawberries (see above); Great Value Mixed Fruit; The mixed fruit pacakaging.FDA Great Value Antioxidant Blend The antioxidant fruit blend.FDA The products were sold in Maryland, Pennsy…
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Product Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination A manufacturer is recalling a frozen food product due to the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Wawona Frozen Foods issued the recall for its Organic Daybreak Blend, 4-pound size because the frozen organic strawberries in the blend may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. "Although Hepatitis A has not been detected in this product and there are no illnesses associated with the product, out of an abundance of caution, consumers should stop consuming the food," the FDA said. The recalled…
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…
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…
Frozen Raspberries Sold In Maryland Recalled Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination Frozen Raspberries Sold In Maryland Recalled Due To Potential Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen Raspberries Sold In Maryland 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…
Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination A company has recalled more than 1,000 cases of frozen raspberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Exportadora Copramar recalled 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries after testing from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in products identified by UPC Code: 76069501010 and Lot Code - 22-165, the company announced on Saturday, Dec. 3. The recalled productFDA/Exportadora Copramar Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that is caused by exposure to the virus, including from food, the FDA said.  "It can r…
Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A
Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A A company has recalled a strawberry tea product because it may have been contaminated with Hepatitis A. Urban Remedy announced on Friday, June 3, that it has recalled some of its Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose products because the teas may contain organic strawberries linked to the United States Food and Drug Administration's outbreak investigation of FreshKampo organic strawberries. The recalled products have lot number 1232, Best By date of 7/17/2022, and a UPC of 813377025831, the company said.  The products were sold in 12-ounce resealabl…
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…
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Fresh Strawberries Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Fresh Strawberries
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Fresh Strawberries 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. A total of 17 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations have been reported nationwide in the US n connection to the outbreak. Data from Canada was not immediately available. Currently, the potentially affected FreshKampo and HEB products are past shelf life. P…
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…
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. …
Hepatitis Confirmed In Westchester Event Space Employee Hepatitis Confirmed In Westchester Event Space Employee
Hepatitis Confirmed In Westchester Event Space Employee The Westchester County Health Department is warning anyone who attended a recent special event at the Factoria in Peekskill may have been exposed to hepatitis A. A worker at the event held on Saturday, Feb. 15, was found to be working while infectious, the health department said. Anyone who attended the event may have been exposed, the department said. In an abundance of caution, because Fin & Brew shares an ice machine with the event space, patrons who ate at the restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 16, or Wednesday, Feb. 19, also could have been exposed, the department said. The Health Depart…
Paterson Grocery Worker Infected With Hepatitis A, NJ Health Department Confirms Paterson Grocery Worker Infected With Hepatitis A, NJ Health Department Confirms
Paterson Grocery Worker Infected With Hepatitis A, NJ Health Department Confirms A case of Hepatitis A has been confirmed at a Paterson market. A food handler at Brother's Market on E. Railway Avenue was potentially infectious between Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, 2019, the New Jersey Health Department said. Hepatitis A is mainly spread through close person-to-person contact or through contaminated food.  Symptoms of Hepatitis A may include fever, feeling tired, poor appetite, dark yellow urine, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, yellow skin or eyes. Symptoms usually appear between three and four weeks after infection. Any produce purchased from Brother’s Produce between t…
LAWSUIT: Mendham Country Club Faces Wrongful Death Suit After Hepatitis A Outbreak LAWSUIT: Mendham Country Club Faces Wrongful Death Suit After Hepatitis A Outbreak
Lawsuit: Mendham Country Club Faces Wrongful Death Suit After Hepatitis A Outbreak The Mendham Golf and Tennis Club is facing a wrongful death suit from the family of an 82-year-old woman who died after dining there over the summer, a recent report says. Dorothy Del Guercio was hospitalized with a severe illness after eating at the Mendham club with her husband on June 22, the Daily Record reports. Two months later, she passed away. A Hepatitis A outbreak linked to a food handler at the club sickened 27 people around the same time, health officials said. "Dorothy Del Guercio suffered severe, painful, and permanent injuries, including a prolonged and intense period of ag…
1 Dead, 27 Infected In Morris County Golf Club Hepatitis A Outbreak 1 Dead, 27 Infected In Morris County Golf Club Hepatitis A Outbreak
1 Dead, 27 Infected In Morris County Golf Club Hepatitis A Outbreak A person infected by a Hepatitis A outbreak at a Morris County country club has died, state health officials said. The person -- whose identification has not been released -- and 27 others were sickened in the outbreak that occurred between June 9 and 30 at the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, News12 reports. The outbreak stemmed from a former food handler at the club. An on-site investigation of the club found its food services were in compliance with hand hygiene and glove use. People who may have been exposed were notified on July 5. Symptoms of the illness include: Fever  Stoma…
Sussex County Summer Camp Has Hepatitis A Scare Sussex County Summer Camp Has Hepatitis A Scare
Sussex County Summer Camp Has Hepatitis A Scare A Hepatitis A scare in Sussex County comes on the heels of an outbreak that sickened nearly a dozen in Morris County. A worker at Camp Somers located at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope was diagnosed with the illness that may have exposed dozens of others -- including children, health officials said. At least 22 people were sickened in Mendham after a food handler at a local golf and tennis club was diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Anyone who attended Camp Somers between June 23 and Aug. 7 may have been exposed, the county's health department said. Although the chances of infec…
22 Contract Hepatitis A From Food Handler At Mendham Country Club 22 Contract Hepatitis A From Food Handler At Mendham Country Club
22 Contract Hepatitis A From Food Handler At Mendham Country Club A food handler at a Morris County country club sickened 22 people with Hepatitis A, NJ.com reports. The outbreak was contained to the members-only Mendham Golf & Tennis Club and likely happened between June 9 and 30, township officials said. The food handler was banned from work and required to provide medical clearance from a doctor before returning, the announcement said. An investigation found the club was in compliance with hand-washing and glove use, officials said. The county's office of health management conducted a follow-up inspection of the club's food service operations, in…
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Over time, our immune systems tend to weaken, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. About 45,000 adults die each year from illnesses that could have been prevented by a vaccination (immunization). The best way to prevent certain complications is to get the appropriate vaccines. A physician can decide which vaccines are right for you based on your age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, and travel destinations. If you have an ongoing health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, getting immunized is especially important. The guidelines below are…
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Over time, our immune systems tend to weaken, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. About 45,000 adults die each year from illnesses that could have been prevented by a vaccination (immunization). The best way to prevent certain complications is to get the appropriate vaccines. A physician can decide which vaccines are right for you based on your age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, and travel destinations. If you have an ongoing health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, getting immunized is especially important. The guidelines below are…
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Over time, our immune systems tend to weaken, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. About 45,000 adults die each year from illnesses that could have been prevented by a vaccination (immunization). The best way to prevent certain complications is to get the appropriate vaccines. A physician can decide which vaccines are right for you based on your age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, and travel destinations. If you have an ongoing health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, getting immunized is especially important. The guidelines below are…
Hepatitis Scare Leads To Recall Of Frozen Three Berry Blend Hepatitis Scare Leads To Recall Of Frozen Three Berry Blend
Hepatitis Scare Leads To Recall Of Frozen Three Berry Blend A frozen berry product that has been shipped to certain Costco locations has been recalled due to a Hepatitis scare. The FDA announced that Townsend Farms, Inc. has notified Costco that a test of Kirkland Signature Three Berry Blend products manufactured this year may be contaminated with Hepatitis A. The recalled items have best by dates between Feb. 16, 2020 and May 4, 2020. None of the products manufactured for Costco have tested positive for Hepatitis A, and members have been notified of the potential health risk. According to the FDA, there have been no reports of adverse effects or a…
Hepatitis A Exposure Extended For Anyone Who Ate At Northern Westchester Restaurant Hepatitis A Exposure Extended For Anyone Who Ate At Northern Westchester Restaurant
Hepatitis A Exposure Extended For Anyone Who Ate At Northern Westchester Restaurant The Westchester County Health Department is extending its recommendation to get a Hepatitis A vaccine to anyone who ate at Winston restaurant on Main Street (Route 117) in Mount Kisco on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3.  The additional two exposure dates were added after health department staff interviewed restaurant workers as part of their disease investigation. On Tuesday, May 7, the health department gave 78 people a Hepatitis A vaccine after learning on Monday, May 6 that an employee with Hepatitis A worked while infectious. Anyone who was at the restaurant from April 17 to May…
Employee Infected With Hepatitis A Worked At Northern Westchester Restaurant Employee Infected With Hepatitis A Worked At Northern Westchester Restaurant
Employee Infected With Hepatitis A Worked At Northern Westchester Restaurant Health officials have put out a warning to anyone who dined at an area restaurant that they may have been exposed to Hepatitis A and need to seek treatment. According to the Health Department, an employee of the Winston restaurant in Mount Kisco with Hepatitis A worked while infectious, potentially exposing patrons from April 17 to May 1. The restaurant is located at 130 E Main St, in Mount Kisco. Winston is cooperating with the Health Department and is voluntarily closing to conduct a thorough cleaning. After the staff has been vaccinated and the restaurant has been re-inspected …
Warning Issued For Hepatitis A Scare Involving Candy Warning Issued For Hepatitis A Scare Involving Candy
Warning Issued For Hepatitis A Scare Involving Candy The FDA has issued a warning regarding a possible hepatitis A contamination in shipments of candy. The candy, Bauer’s Candies Modjeskas, comes in individually-wrapped pieces and consists of marshmallow dipped in caramel or chocolate. “We are advising consumers not to eat and to throw away any Bauer’s Candies Chocolate or Caramel Modjeskas, purchased after Nov. 14 because a worker in the facility tested positive for hepatitis A,” the notice said. The FDA is continuing to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as Bauer’s Candies, located in Kentucky,…
From The Mountains To MidHudson, Area Doc Climbs To New Heights From The Mountains To MidHudson, Area Doc Climbs To New Heights
From The Mountains To MidHudson, Area Doc Climbs To New Heights Dr. Rajiv Narula has never been one to wait for the world to come to him. Combining his love of adventure with his medical training, the area doctor has found himself providing care off the beaten path in communities across the globe. Narula is an internist at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. He also provides travel-medicine services that help safeguard patients’ health as they explore the world’s most challenging and exotic locales – whether for business, study, humanitarian work or pure wanderlust. At MidHudson Regional Hospital, Naru…
New Lawsuit Filed Against Port Chester Restaurant Over Hepatitis Scare New Lawsuit Filed Against Port Chester Restaurant Over Hepatitis Scare
New Lawsuit Filed Against Port Chester Restaurant Over Hepatitis Scare A new lawsuit has been filed against bartaco, the popular Port Chester restaurant that had to be temporarily closed down in October last year due to a Hepatitis A exposure that left some customers sick. Two men from Connecticut filed a lawsuit in Supreme Court this week, according to a lohud report, making it the fourth lawsuit filed against the restaurant, which was shut down for a day following the outbreak. A class action suit was filed by a Rochester-based law firm on behalf of Yonkers resident Crystal Lopez and the thousands of people who were required to obtain a blood test and receiv…