2017 Outbreak of Hepatitis A, Bartaco, Port Chester, NY

Westchester County (New York) Department of Health investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to food served at a restaurant called "Bartaco" located in Port Chester, New York. The health department learned on October 25, 2017 that an employee with the illness worked at the restaurant while infectious. As many as 5 Bartaco patrons were infected with hepatitis A.

Overview

Outbreak began:2017
Affected country:US
States/territories:NY
Pathogen:Hepatitis A
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):bartaco
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:5

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents