The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is warning customers they may have been exposed to hepatitis A at a restaurant in Lewiston. Marco’s Italian Restaurant Lewiston Food Service employees worked Sept. 11, 13, 15-16, 18, 20-22, 25, and 27-28 during the infection period. Was. Officials say there were people who may have eaten the food. Or if you drink with Marcos, you may be at risk for contagious liver disease. Infected people can spread the virus for about two weeks before symptoms develop and for a week after symptoms develop. Hepatitis A can be prevented with a vaccine. People who may have been exposed can avoid getting sick if they are vaccinated within 14 days of exposure. Symptoms may appear within 15 to 50 days after exposure. Those symptoms include: Fatigue Decreased or loss of appetite Abdominal pain Nausea Diarrhea Dark urine Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) Fever Joint pain Having any of these symptoms after possible exposure If you experience it, you are asked to seek medical attention. Health experts advise people to throw away any leftover food during that period. The co-owner of the Duane Arnold restaurant said in a statement that the employee who was the source of the exposure worked fewer than 10 hours a week. “Despite this isolated case, the state CDC has determined there is no immediate risk to patrons or staff and we remain open,” he said. “We value transparency. “We will continue to work with the state CDC to ensure safety.” Ensure the continued safety of our customers and employees. “We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and great food.”
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is warning customers they may have been exposed to hepatitis A at a Lewiston restaurant.
Lewiston food service employees at Marco’s Italian Restaurant worked during the infectious period on September 11, 13, 15-16, 18, 20-22, 25, and 27-28. .
Officials say anyone who may have eaten food or had drinks at Marcos may be at risk for contagious liver disease.
Infected people can spread the virus for about two weeks before they develop symptoms and for a week after they develop symptoms.
Hepatitis A can be prevented with a vaccine. People who may have been exposed can avoid getting sick if they are vaccinated within 14 days of exposure.
Symptoms may appear within 15 to 50 days after exposure.
Those symptoms include:
- feeling of fatigue
- lack of appetite or lack of appetite
- stomach pain
- nausea
- diarrhea
- dark urine
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- heat
- joint pain
If you develop any of these symptoms after potential exposure, you are asked to seek medical attention. Health experts advise people to throw away any leftover food during that period.
The co-owner of the Duane Arnold restaurant said in a statement that the employee who was the source of the exposure worked fewer than 10 hours a week. “Despite this isolated case, the state CDC has determined there is no immediate risk to patrons or staff, and we remain open,” he wrote.
“We value transparency and will continue to work with state CDCs to ensure the continued safety of our customers and employees.”
“We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and great food.”
