Posted on 01/05/2018 11:01:21 AM PST by blam
Detroit area is dealing with a significant Hepatitis A outbreak. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reports 630 known cases in Southeast Michigan in 2017, twenty of them resulting in death. There were 150 cases diagnosed in the city of Detroit alone last year. Public health officials are especially troubled by the number of food handlers who have been infected with the disease.
The Detroit Health Department has been sending out alerts, warning the public about restaurants with infected food handlers. On October 30 they announced they were investigating two separate cases of Hepatitis A, one at the Firewater Bar and Grill and a second at a Little Caesars restaurant.
"The Detroit Health Department is conducting a thorough investigation of both establishments to ensure appropriate food handing [sic] and cleaning protocols are being followed," the alert said. "The Detroit Health Department has notified both establishments that infected employees are not to return to work until approved by their doctor. Both employees stopped working at the establishments once the diagnosis was confirmed. Both establishments have been cooperative with the investigation."
A month later the health department announced that a McDonald's food handler had been infected. "Those who consumed food and beverages from McDonald’s in Detroit located at 2889 West Grand Blvd from November 8th through November 22nd (exposure period) should consult their primary care provider to receive the Hepatitis A vaccine as early as possible, and before December 6, 2017," the alert warned.
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“Never kill a customer.”
Just make them sick as dogs,
That damned Hep A is vicious. Had it many years ago and it took me down for a month.
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How stupid!
What is the point of a vaccination if you already have been infected?
None !!!!!
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Thanks for posting. Health/life BUMP!
What are the sources of Hep A and how is it spread?
A hepatitis outbreak deep-sixed the Chi-Chi’s restaurant chain.
Hepatitis A is caused by a virus that infects liver cells and causes inflammation. The inflammation can affect how your liver works and cause other signs and symptoms of hepatitis A. The virus most commonly spreads when you eat or drink something contaminated with fecal matter, even just tiny amounts.
To avoid Hep. A:
1) Use toilet paper instead of your hand.
2) Wash hands after using the restroom.
Not too difficult for the civilized among us.
Gee, what ethnic group is extraordinarily well represented around Dearbornistan?
So basically, getting hepatitis when you go out to eat is part of the "new normal."
The vaccine is effective during the first two weeks after exposure
I’m having a hard time eating out these days. . .besides the prices are outrageous. New Year’s resolution before reading this article. . .eat at home or take a meal on the go. Forget the buffets entirely. . .my Dad and I were in a popular smorgasboard many many years ago . . .we had our food and heard a loud coughing type noise in the direction of the foodline. . .this guy was in the process of wiping what I would describe as a real honker dripping from his face. He then proceeded to pick up one of the spoons on the buffet. Ruined our meal and taught us a lesson.
Just to be safe, perhaps everyone who lives in Detroit should get vaccinated for every strain of hepatitis...
...and don’t spread feces on an airplane...
Can you really get hep a from food ?
thought it was only human to human like b and c
My college buddy went to Mexico and contracted Hep A
the source was not known but thought to be salad vegetables.
He missed a semester but brought us a bottle of something (not tequila, it’s been 50 years ago) with a big worm in the bottle. The stuff was devistatingly strong.
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