AHS notifies Edmonton that a case of hepatitis A has been detected in a McDonald’s employee

A case of hepatitis A has been detected at a McDonald’s in Nisku, south of Edmonton, prompting a public alert from Alberta Health Services.

According to AHS, a food service employee at the 20th Street restaurant has been confirmed to have hepatitis A.

The health agency said anyone who consumed food or drink at this McDonald’s location from June 20-23 between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. and June 24 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. may have been exposed. However, there is no continued risk of infection at this location, based on inspection.

Anyone who has ever had hepatitis A or received a series of vaccines against the disease is not at risk. Anyone exposed is asked to monitor their symptoms until August 13 and contact Health Link at 1-866-301-2668.

Symptoms vary from individual to individual, but may include fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice.

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