Hepatitis A

• Possible Hepatitis A exposure at Saskatoon Shoppers Drug Mart

  Anyone who purchased food and beverage items between Feb. 27 and March 19 at the Centre Mall Shoppers Drug Mart could have been exposed if they didn't use a self-checkout.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
• Canada faces hepatitis A vaccine shortage amid high demand, shipping delays

  There are several types of hepatitis A vaccines in Canada, manufactured by three companies: Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK) and Merck.

  Health

  Feb 21
  
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• AHS confirms restaurant employee at Edmonton airport tests positive for hepatitis A, issues alert

  A food handler working at the Belgian Beer Café and Boston Pizza at the Edmonton International Airport has been confirmed to have a case of hepatitis A.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2023
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• Montreal public health warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at local hostel

  'Several dozen people could have been exposed to the virus during this highly touristic period in Montreal when a contagious person frequented the premises.'

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2023
• AHS warns Edmonton of Hepatatis A case detected in McDonald’s employee

  AHS says anyone who ate from the McDonald's in Nisku at specific times from June 20-24 may be at risk of attracting the disease.

  Health

  Jul 1, 2023
• Hepatitis A warning issued to diners at McDonald’s location in Vancouver

  Symptoms include fatigue, lack of hunger, stomach sickness, weight loss, fever and sore muscles, as well as pain in the area of the liver, yellow skin and eyes, and dark urine.

  Health

  May 12, 2023
• Hepatitis A outbreak related to U.S. frozen strawberries spurs Canadian probe

  Several brands of frozen organic strawberries have been recalled in the United States over concerns of hepatitis A infection. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2023
• Customers of north London, Ont. Tim Hortons asked to monitor for hepatitis A symptoms

  Health officials in London, Ont., say a case of hepatitis A was confirmed by a lab on April 11 involving an employee of the Tim Hortons at 1825 Adelaide St. N.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2023
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• Montreal public health warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at bakery

  Anyone who ate food purchased from Boulangerie Baladi in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que., Aug. 17-30 may have been exposed to hepatitis A, public health authorities say.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
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• Health unit warning residents after hepatitis A case detected at Milton, Ont. restaurant

  The health unit said a case of hepatitis A was confirmed in a food handler who worked at a restaurant in Milton and warns of possible exposure to patrons from July 30 to Aug. 14.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2022