2007 Outbreak of Hepatitis A Linked to Ice Cream, Minnesota
An outbreak of hepatitis A occurred among patrons of a Hennepin County, Minnesota restaurant. Ice cream or yogurt were named as the vehicles of infection.
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hav, hep+a, dairy, dessert, ice cream, frozen yogurt, ill foodhandlerOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Ice cream, Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 15 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 6 |
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