The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has declared a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A following a sustained increase in clinical cases and elevated virus levels detected in local wastewater. Public Health confirmed 165 hepatitis A cases in LA County in 2024, which is three times the number of cases reported in 2023. Although
The Nassau County Department of Health is announcing a confirmed case of Hepatitis A virus in a food handler who worked at Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 24 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside. Patrons who consumed foods and drinks prepared on-site, or used the restrooms, between April 5, 2025, and April 19, 2025, may have been exposed
According to Alaina Walsh of the Daily Cardinal, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s University Health Services (UHS) sent out an email to 4,000 students and staff Friday afternoon regarding a potential hepatitis A exposure linked to campus dining facility Rheta’s Market.
UHS identified a case of hepatitis A in a student who worked in food service
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) has identified a potential exposure to Hepatitis A associated with beverages containing fresh juice at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant (1101 Walnut St) in Boulder on Dec. 30, 2024, and Jan. 5, 2025.
BCPH has established that there is no ongoing risk to the public due to quick collaboration with
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park (4000 Market Place, Monterey Park, CA 91754).
No additional cases have been identified at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Based on the employee’s job duties and symptoms
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received a report of a confirmed case of Hepatitis A. The individual is an employee at Beans & Barley, a food establishment located on Milwaukee’s East Side. The individual took necessary precautions after developing symptoms and is fully cooperating with public health officials to minimize the risk
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched a new tool that makes it easier to report food poisoning and file a food safety complaint. Beginning today, DOH encourages everyone in Washington to share food safety concerns through the state’s online Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS).
Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, is caused
The Cortland County Health Department (CCHD) confirms a local restaurant worker has tested positive for hepatitis A. The individual is a food handler at Queen Subs. Health officials say the risk of infection is low, but if you ate or drank anything at the shop between June 20 and July 3, you may need to
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Whole Foods Market in Beverly Hills (239 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210).
No additional cases have been identified at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Based on the employee’s job duties and
People who ate at the Main Deck restaurant (301 Lake Street, Penn Yan, NY) between March 27 and April 12 were potentially exposed to the hepatitis A virus. Most people do not get sick when an employee at a restaurant has hepatitis A, but there is still a risk. People who may have been exposed