Category Archives: Virus

US Hepatitis A Outbreaks have sickened 44,947, hospitalized 27,469 and killed 424 – all preventable by a Vaccine

Posted on February 9, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024:

Cases: 44,947
Hospitalizations: 27,469 (61%)
Deaths: 424

Hardly a week goes by that there is not yet another announcement of a hepatitis A positive employee putting co-workers, customers and the restaurant brand at risk. There have been illnesses, deaths, thousands of customers have had to stand in long lines to get preventative vaccines, some restaurants have shuttered and there certainly have been lawsuits.

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Posted in Food Microbiology Research, Food Virus, Food Virus Death, Hepatitis A, Research, Virus, Virus Vaccination

USA – Legends Rest Taproom and Paper City BBQ tied to Hepatitis A positive food service worker

Posted on February 9, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Westbrook food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can spread through person-to-person contact or by consuming contaminated food or water.

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Posted in Food Virus, Hepatitis A, Virus, Virus Vaccination

France – Special Oysters from Isigny – Norovirus

Posted on January 2, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
The Precious
Model names or references
all packaging
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Recommended consumption date between 12/12/2023 and 01/11/2024
Packaging
in baskets
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/12/2023 to 12/27/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Further information
all the packaging of the “La Precious” brand
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers/markets/fishmongers and supermarkets

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France – Arcachon Oysters – Clams – Norovirus

Posted on January 2, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov France

Arcachon Fine Oysters

Gov France

Special Oysters from Arcachon

Gov Francet

CLAMS FROM THE ARCACHON BASIN and BANC D’ARGUIN

Gov France

OYSTERS FROM THE ARCACHON BASIN and BANC D’ARGUIN

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France bans Arcachon oysters after food poisoning outbreak

Posted on December 29, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Connexion France

The sale of shellfish from the region has been banned following several cases of gastroenteritis linked to their consumption.

An increase in emergency room visits for gastroenteritis (a severe type of food poisoning) over December 25 and 26 has been linked to shellfish poisoning, prompting the prefect of the Gironde department to ban their sale.

No deaths have been reported and investigations into the exact cause are still ongoing.

People who have purchased shellfish from the area are advised not to eat them and to return them to the point of sale. Remaining stocks have been withdrawn from shelves.

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Posted in Food Virus, gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal Infection, Norovirus, Norovirus Oysters, Shellfish, Virus

USA- 140 Illnesses Linked To Sushi Nine Restaurant In Raleigh

Posted on December 14, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

On the seventh of December, 2023, WRAL News announced an outbreak of 140 illnesses connected to the sushi restaurant, Sushi Nine. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based restaurant received notifications from consumers with adverse reactions after having consumed sushi at its business.

While a virus is believed to be the cause, the blame is under investigation. According to local reports, patrons reported experiencing symptoms that correlate similarly with those of Norovirus, often referred to as the “winter vomiting disease.” One victim, Austin Freels, shared details of his illness following eating sushi at Sushi Nine, while with family and friends a few days prior to his wedding. Austin experienced “agonizing” stomach pain, and mentioned to WRAL that while at the Emergency Room, he was told by health professionals his food poisoning case was “…one of the most severe cases…they had seen…”

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RASFF Alert- Norovirus – French Oysters

Posted on December 1, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF

Norovirus in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from France in Italy

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USA – Hepatitis A exposure a Lolita’s Bar and Grill on Georgia

Posted on November 17, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Hepatitis A infection has been diagnosed in a server at Lolita’s Bar and Grill located at 472 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, GA. Individuals who ate at the restaurant from Oct. 24 – Nov. 7 may have been exposed to the infection and should contact their healthcare provider or the Gwinnett County Health Department to determine if a hepatitis A vaccine is needed to prevent illness.

Hepatitis A vaccine is available at the Gwinnett County Health Department to exposed individuals with no out-of-pocket cost, regardless of insurance status.

Hepatitis A is a contagious viral infection that can cause loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, fever, stomach pain, brown colored urine, light-colored stools and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Symptoms usually begin 2 – 7 weeks after exposure and generally last less than 2 months but can last as long as 6 months. Some individuals with severe symptoms of hepatitis A require hospitalization.