The CDC reports as of August 16, 2013, 159 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 10 states: Arizona (23), California (77), Colorado (28), Hawaii (8), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (10), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). [Note:
Another 1,000 Customers Vaccinated for Hepatitis A – Why No Requirement to Vaccinate Restaurant Workers?
Sarah Palermo of the Concord Monitor reported that New Hampshire State health officials vaccinated more than 1,100 people against the hepatitis A virus last weekend after a bartender in Contoocook was diagnosed with the contagious disease.
Vaccines are most effective against the virus if given quickly after exposure; people who visited the Contoocook Covered Bridge
Townsend Farms Hepatitis A Outbreak Update
Marler Clark has filed 17 lawsuits in connection with the Townsend Farms frozen berry hepatitis A outbreak: 8 individual lawsuits on behalf of people who contracted hepatitis A and 9 class action lawsuits on behalf of all people who required vaccination against hepatitis A to prevent infection.
At least 155 people have fallen ill
Bartender in Contoocook Creates Hepatitis A Scare
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is investigating a case of hepatitis A in a food service worker. The adult from Hillsborough County worked at two locations in Contoocook, the Covered Bridge Restaurant and the American Legion. After initial investigation, DPHS estimates between 600 and
Townsend Farms Costco Hepatitis A Outbreak Nears 160
As of August 1, 2013, 158 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 10 states: Arizona (23), California (77), Colorado (28), Hawaii (8), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (9), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). Currently, 6 of the
Hepatitis A Outbreak Grows to 155
As of July 29, 2013, 155 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 9 states: Arizona (23), California (76), Colorado (27), Hawaii (8), New Hampshire (1), New Mexico (9), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). [Note: The cases reported from Wisconsin resulted
Costco Berries Sicken 153 in 9 States with Hepatitis A
Arizona (22), California (75), Colorado (27), Hawaii (8), New Hampshire (1), New Mexico (9), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2).
The CDC reports today that as of July 24, 2013, 153 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating “Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend” in 9 states. [Note: The
US Hepatitis A Outbreak – 151 Sick, 66 Hospitalized
As of July 19, 2013, 151 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 8 states: Arizona (22), California (74), Colorado (27), Hawaii (8), New Mexico (9), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). [Note: The cases reported from Wisconsin resulted from exposure to
Ireland’s Advice: Boil and/or Wash the Hepatitis A Berries – Two Worldwide Outbreaks?
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSIA) recommends that until further notice the public should boil all imported frozen berries before consumption. Boiling for at least one minute will destroy the virus. We also remind consumers to wash all fresh berries, and other fruit and vegetables if eating them uncooked.
Friday, the FSAI updated the
Hepatitis A Illnesses Hit 150
As of July 18, 2013, 150 people have been confirmed to have become ill from hepatitis A after eating ‘Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend’ in 8 states: Arizona (22), California (74), Colorado (27), Hawaii (8), New Mexico (8), Nevada (6), Utah (3), and Wisconsin (2). [Note: The cases reported from Wisconsin resulted from exposure to