Los Angeles Department of Public Health Have identified an employee with case of hepatitis A in whole foods Beverly Hills, California.
The department on Friday N. The store on Crescent Drive said officials are investigating the case and have not yet identified additional cases.
Due to employee responsibilities, customers who purchased products from the seafood counter section between April 20 and May 13 Should get vaccinated against hepatitis AThe department announced.
“Getting vaccinated as soon as possible after exposure can help reduce the risk developing hepatitis A infection“The department said.
Hepatitis A is a liver infection that can range from “mild illness lasting a few weeks to severe illness lasting several months.” According to the department, in rare cases this disease can be fatal.
A company spokesperson said Whole Foods will work closely with the department to protect employees and customers. Independent,
“The team member who was diagnosed is not working and we are not aware of anyone else becoming ill,” the spokesperson said. “Although we have strict food safety procedures in place in our stores, we encourage anyone who believes they may have been exposed to follow health department guidance.”
Hepatitis outbreak in 2022 Five children died and more than 100 suffered from serious liver disease. In many states.
years ago, a A New Jersey Starbucks employee who tested positive for hepatitis A may have exposed more than 1,000 people to the disease.,
In response, the state administered nearly 800 vaccinations to people who may have been at risk.