Tag: hepatitis a
20 Dead in Hepatitis Outbreak; Cities Helpless Without Resources
An outbreak of hepatitis A which has claimed the lives of at least 20 homeless and illicit drug users in San Diego represents the latest in a growing public health crisis, as cases of the severe liver virus have soared...
Tuna Sold in Texas Tests Positive for Hepatitis A
Frozen yellowfin tuna steaks and tuna cubes that were sold in California, Oklahoma, and Texas were recalled due to Hepatitis A.
Ahi Poke Sold in Hawaii Tests Positive for Hepatitis A
Imported frozen raw tuna or ahi cubes distributed by Tropic Fish Hawaii LLC is being recalled after it tested positive for hepatitis A, a highly contagious viral liver disease.
Hepatitis Cases on the Rise in San Diego County; 2 Deaths Reported
Two San Diego residents have died from hepatitis A and 36 people have been hospitalized from the virus, according to the County Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA).
90,000 Due For 2nd Hepatitis A Shot After Sushi Outbreak
Health officials are reminding 90,000 people in Hawaii who are soon due for a booster shot of the Hepatitis A vaccine. Last year's deadly outbreak infected nearly 300 people who ate scallops at Genki Sushi.
Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A
After frozen strawberries from Egypt were linked to a massive outbreak of hepatitis A in Virginia, a recall was issued for some products that tested positive.
Hepatitis A Lawsuits Filed Against Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Café is facing several lawsuits and a class action after strawberries from Egypt were linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A. Health officials have confirmed 102 illnesses in Virginia, plus dozens of cases in 7 other states.
Tropical Smoothie Café Hepatitis A Outbreak Sickens 44
At least 44 people in Virginia were infected with hepatitis A after eating frozen strawberries at Tropical Smoothie Café.