Hepatitis A found in Salt Lake City, Utah Quizno's worker
Not so tasty. The Salt Lake Valley Health Department has issued a hepatitis A health alert for people who ate at a Salt Lake City Quizno's restaurant on August 6 or 7. Patrons of the Quizno's at 30 East Broadway (300 South) on August 6 or 7 are urged to get an injection of immune globulin (IG) or Hepatitis A vaccine as soon as possible. No other Quiznos restaurants were affected. Vaccinations will be available at the Salt Lake Valley Health Department City Clinic at 621 South 200 East on Thursday, August 19 until 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
But wait, there's more. . . The health department is also saying that people who ate at the restaurant between July 27 and August 5 may also have been exposed, but would not benefit from immunizations, as the shots must be given within 14 days of exposure. Those individuals should watch for any symptoms of hepatitis A, which include nausea, vomiting, dark urine and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), abdominal pain, clay-colored bowel movements, joint pain, fatigue, and fever. Some people with hepatitis A may not have any symptoms. It's important to contact health care providers immediately.
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection by the hepatitis A virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Hepatitis A is usually spread when a person ingests fecal matter — even in microscopic amounts — via contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by the feces or stool of an infected person.
The Faerber Law Firm, PC is currently investigation potential claims for exposure to Hepatitis A or illnesses associated with this outbreak. Those potentially exposed or ill may contact The Faerber Law Firm at (801) 277-4339.


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