Hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: Chi-Chi’s may reopen, but let’s not forget

According to a Chi-Chi’s press release: For anyone who’s ever said, “I miss CHI-CHI’s,” this one’s for you. CHI-CHI’s®, the legendary Mexican restaurant known for

By Bill Marler

/ 19 Oct 2025

Norwegian hepatitis A outbreak sickens 38; restaurant reopens

The restaurant linked to a hepatitis A outbreak in Norway has reopened. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said there are 38 patients with probable connection to the outbreak,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Aug 2025

Norwegian hepatitis A outbreak sickens 38; restaurant reopens

22 sick in Norwegian hepatitis A outbreak

More than 20 people have been infected with the hepatitis A virus after eating at a restaurant in Norway. So far, 22 cases have been linked to the food service

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Aug 2025

22 sick in Norwegian hepatitis A outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: World Hepatitis Day is a good reminder to vaccinate food service workers

Letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with Hepatitis A and Food Service Workers Dear ACIP Secretariat: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

By Bill Marler

/ 28 Jul 2025

Publisher’s Platform: World Hepatitis Day is a good reminder to vaccinate food service workers

Restaurant patrons exposed to hepatitis A; vaccination clinics available for free

Toronto Public Health is reporting a confirmed case of hepatitis A in an employee working at Earls Kitchen + Bar (601 King St. W.) and is encouraging diners who may have

By News Desk

/ 24 Jul 2025

Restaurant patrons exposed to hepatitis A; vaccination clinics available for free

Cyclospora outbreak numbers double; other outbreaks still under investigation

The number of patients in an outbreak from the cyclospora parasite has more than doubled, compared to a week ago, according to an update from the Food and Drug Administration.

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2025

Cyclospora outbreak numbers double; other outbreaks still under investigation

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

Data on the number of infections in Ireland in early 2025 has revealed a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak with 17 sick. Figures come from a report published by the Health

By News Desk

/ 10 Jul 2025

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

Research shows that vaccination of food handlers can control spread of hepatitis A

A new study shows that vaccination of food handlers is an effective way to reduce the spread of hepatitis A. The study, published in the journal Frontiers, says hepatitis A

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jul 2025

Research shows that vaccination of food handlers can control spread of hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: A letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with hepatitis A and foodservice workers

Dear ACIP Secretariat, The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the CDC regarding use of vaccines and related agents for control of

By Bill Marler

/ 30 Jun 2025

Publisher’s Platform: A letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with hepatitis A and foodservice workers

Incident levels steady for FSA but complexity increases

The number of incidents handled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has remained stable but the authority has warned investigations are getting more complex. The FSA was notified of 1,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Jun 2025

Incident levels steady for FSA but complexity increases

UKHSA probes rise in hepatitis A cases

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking into an increase in hepatitis A cases. UKHSA and other health agencies are investigating two clusters of hepatitis A virus (HAV) with

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Jun 2025

Hepatitis A infected restaurant employee reported; post-exposure vaccinations recommended

State health officials in Massachusetts are warning that anyone who dined at The Red Inn in Provincetown between April 30 and May 15 may have been exposed to hepatitis A.

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2025

Hepatitis A infected restaurant employee reported; post-exposure vaccinations recommended

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Publisher’s Platform: Chi-Chi’s may reopen, but let’s not forget

Norwegian hepatitis A outbreak sickens 38; restaurant reopens

22 sick in Norwegian hepatitis A outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: World Hepatitis Day is a good reminder to vaccinate food service workers

Restaurant patrons exposed to hepatitis A; vaccination clinics available for free

Cyclospora outbreak numbers double; other outbreaks still under investigation

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

Research shows that vaccination of food handlers can control spread of hepatitis A

Publisher’s Platform: A letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with hepatitis A and foodservice workers

Incident levels steady for FSA but complexity increases

UKHSA probes rise in hepatitis A cases

Hepatitis A infected restaurant employee reported; post-exposure vaccinations recommended