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Hepatitis A Exposure at Milwaukee's Beans & Barley Prompts Vaccination Clinic

The Milwaukee Health Department has alerted the public that a Beans & Barley employee worked while infectious with Hepatitis A from October 31st to November 13th, potentially exposing customers. The employee is cooperating with health officials, and the restaurant remains open. Vaccinations are being offered to those potentially exposed, as the vaccine can prevent illness if administered within two weeks of exposure. Symptoms of Hepatitis A include fever, nausea, and jaundice, and can be prevented by proper hygiene practices.

via TMJ4 News|

#health #hepatitis-a #milwaukee

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CDC: Sick Workers Responsible for 40% of Food Poisoning Outbreaks

Around 40% of food poisoning outbreaks with a known cause were linked to sick or infectious workers, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC researchers say fewer than half of the establishments with outbreaks linked to sick workers had paid sick leave. Providing restaurant workers with paid sick leave could make restaurants safer places to eat, the researchers say. The CDC also called for better compliance with recommendations in the FDA Food Code.

via Newser|

#cdc #food-poisoning #health