2008 Outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant, California
Persons who dined at the restaurant, located in La Mesa, California, between March 1 and April 22, 2008, developed hepatitis A. Restaurant employees were tested for hepatitis A subsequent to the outbreak and had no evidence of recent hepatitis A infection. No source for the outbreak was definitively determined.
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| Outbreak began: | April 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Chipotle Mexican Grill |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 22 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
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