As of 12:00 pm on September 23, 2016, 104 Virginia residents who had tested positive for hepatitis A reported consuming a smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café prior to becoming ill. Approximately 35% of the residents, for whom information is available, have been hospitalized for their illness. The 104 ill residents range in age from 14-70.
276 with Hepatitis A tied to Genki Sushi
Since the last update, HDOH has identified 5 new cases of hepatitis A. All cases have been in adults, 68 have required hospitalization.
Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu. Ten (10) individuals are residents of the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui, and four visitors have
More ill with Hepatitis A in Virginia
Arkansas, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and CDC, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak of foodborne hepatitis A. Information available at this time does not indicate an ongoing risk of acquiring hepatitis A virus infection at Tropical Smoothie Café’s, as the
Waikiki Chart House Latest Link in Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed an additional case of hepatitis A in a food service employee on Oahu.
The infected case worked at Chart House Restaurant, located at 1765 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu on Sept. 1–4 and 8–11, 2016.
DOH is providing this information to the public as a precaution
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Hepatitis A Outbreak Jumps to 123
Arkansas, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and CDC, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak of foodborne hepatitis A. Information available at this time does not indicate an ongoing risk of acquiring hepatitis A virus infection at Tropical Smoothie Café’s, as the
Yet Another Restaurant Linked to Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak
According to the Hawaii Department of Health employees of the following food service business(es) has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. This list does not indicate these businesses are sources of this outbreak; at this time, no infections have been linked to exposure to these businesses. The likelihood that patrons of these businesses will become infected
Good Food Store link in Hepatitis A scare
Earlier this week, the health department confirmed that a food service worker in Missoula County tested positive for Hepatitis A. While the food service employee was excluded from work during most of the time that they had symptoms, there is a potential for customer exposure because Hepatitis A can be spread before a person has
Update: Tropical Smoothie Hepatitis A Outbreak Hits 115
Several states, CDC, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak of foodborne hepatitis A. Information available at this time does not indicate an ongoing risk of acquiring hepatitis A virus infection at Tropical Smoothie Café’s, as the contaminated food product has been removed as of August 8.
Genki, Koha, Sea Port Hawaii Hepatitis A Outbreak Slows, but Hits 271
On August 15, 2016, HDOH identified raw scallops served at Genki Sushi restaurants on Oahu and Kauai as a likely source of the ongoing outbreak. The product of concern is Sea Port Bay Scallops (Wild Harvest, Raw Frozen) that originated in the Philippines (states “Product of the Philippines” on the box), distributed by Koha Oriental
Third Lawsuit Filed in Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Strawberries
Newest lawsuit holds eleven companies and individuals responsible for illnesses, including Tropical Smoothie Café, Sysco Corporation and others involved in distribution chain
A lawsuit has been filed in Fairfax County on behalf of seven victims of who fell ill with Hepatitis A after consuming smoothie products from various locations throughout Virginia from Tropical Smoothie Café.