1994 Outbreak of Hepatitis A at a Restaurant, Arkansas
An outbreak of hepatitis A occurred among diners who ate diced tomatoes served at an Arkansas restaurant. It was suspected that the tomatoes had been contaminated by a food handler.
Tags:
hav, hep+a, ill foodhandler, tomatoes, ready-to-eatOverview
| Outbreak began: | 1994 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AR |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 92 |
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