USA -130 with Hepatitis A -Tropical Smoothie Café

Food Poisoning Bulletin strawberry

As of today, 105 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. Onsets of illness for the 104 cases range from early May through September. The count by region is: 59 Northern, 15 Northwest, 17 Eastern, 13 Central, 0 Southwest.

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