The Detroit Free Press reports that a Detroit resident who works as a crew member at a McDonald’s on West Grand Boulevard has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, according to the Detroit Health Department which is investigating the case.

The Detroit Health Department issued a news release saying it is conducting a thorough investigation at the McDonald’s, which is located at 2889 West Grand Blvd., to ensure appropriate food handing and cleaning protocols are being followed.

Individuals who ate at the restaurant between Nov. 8 and Nov. 22 are being urged to get a Hepatitis A vaccinebefore Dec. 6.

Generally, the risk of transmission of Hepatitis A from an infected food handler is low. Hepatitis A can potentially be prevented if you are given a vaccination after having come in contact with the virus. After exposure, vaccination is most effective within two weeks.

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Management of Champs Rotisserie and Spirits at 20515 Mack Ave. alerted the Wayne County Department of Health, Veterans and Community Wellness to the issue.

Hepatitis A is spread through contaminated food or water, or close personal contact with an infected person.

The ill employee is not working and is receiving medical care, the health department said in a news release.

Health officials say those who ate food from the restaurant on or after Oct. 20 should get a vaccine by Nov. 13 if they have not already been vaccinated. People who consumed food from the restaurant Oct. 10-30 should watch for symptoms of hepatitis A, which can include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dark urine, clay colored stool, fever, chills and jaundice. Symptoms occur 15-50 days after exposure and can last for several weeks to months.

Since Aug. 1, 2016, there have been 486 cases of hepatitis A, including 19 fatalities,  identified as related to an outbreak in Southeast Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

In October, health officials said they were investigating cases at Firewater Bar and Grill and a Little Caesars Pizza location in Detroit and a restaurant worker in Ann Arbor. Cases last year were linked to Whole Foods in Detroit and Social Kitchen in Birmingham.