A possible hepatitis A exposure at Chick-fil-A in Grand Forks, North Dakota has been reported by the North Dakota Health & Human Services agency. That restaurant is located at the University of North Dakota Memorial Union at 3625 Campus Road in Grand Forks. Anyone who ate there during the following dates and times may have been exposed to the virus. The dates and times are: January 15, 2024: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January 16, 2024: 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. January 17, 2024: 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. January 22, 2024: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. January 23, 2024: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 24, 2024: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. January 26, 2024: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. February 4, 2024: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. February 6, 2024: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 7, 2024: 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Since … [Read more...]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO Apologizes for Hepatitis A Exposure
After Tropical Smoothie Cafe was linked to a Hepatitis A outbreak that has sickened at least 17 people in Virginia, CEO Mike Rotondo apologized to customers on a video posted on the company's website. Health officials say the source of the outbreak was frozen strawberries imported from Egypt. “I sincerely apologize for any issues that this may have caused for any of our customers,” Rotondo said. “We take this issue very seriously. Your health and your safety is our top priority. We want you to have confident that we source high quality products so that you’ll come back again and visit us very soon. Thank you.” The company removed the imported strawberries from all locations and has found an alternate supplier. Vaccinations can prevent symptoms, but only if given within two weeks … [Read more...]
