Hepatitis A warning for salad outlet
A health warning has been issued for patrons of a popular Sydney fast food outlet after an employee was diagnosed with hepatitis A.
People who have eaten at Sumo Salad in Westpac Place, Kent Street from Thursday 19 July until Thursday 26 July may need to receive a hepatitis A vaccination.
Patrons who ate at the outlet between Wednesday 11 July to Wednesday 18 July have been told to visit their GP if they develop symptoms. The vaccine is only effective within two weeks of exposure.
The employee contracted the infection while on an overseas holiday and is no longer employed by the company.
Sumo Salad confirmed the incident however say it's isolated and say no other stores have been affected.
Public Health Director at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Professor Mark Ferson says the risk of infection is probably low but as a precaution, free hepatitis A vaccines will be available at Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street Sydney.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver that has no specific treatment but usually resolves itself after several days or weeks.
Symptoms include fever, feeling unwell, poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, jaundice (which is yellowing of the skin and eyes) and dark urine. The symptoms usually develops two to seven weeks after infection.
People can also contact the NSW Health Information Line 1300 066 055 for more information during business hours.
