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A Starbucks employee in New Jersey has tested positive for hepatitis A.

A Starbucks employee in New Jersey has tested positive for hepatitis A.

The New Jersey Department of Health is urging customers to get hepatitis A injections after discovering that a Starbucks employee had been on the job during the infection.

Notify your healthcare provider Camden County Health Department She said last week about the incident in Gloucester Town on Wednesday. The Starbucks facility was immediately closed and the investigation found no evidence of a violation of food safety protocols.

Camden County Health Officer Paschal Nwako said in a statement Thursday that the department is working with the employee and the coffee shop chain to address the situation.

“Our top priority is to ensure that everyone involved remains safe and well. The patient is currently out of work and close contacts have been established. We encourage anyone who thinks they may have been vaccinated against hepatitis A to contact their regional health department or GP.” .

The Ministry of Health said that free hepatitis A injections were provided to beneficiaries on Friday and Saturday. Hepatitis A is one of several hepatitis viruses that can cause inflammation and affect liver function.

Most cases occur when eating contaminated food or water, according to the Mayo Clinic website. A person can also contract the virus through close contact.

The Mayo Clinic says that while many cases are mild, some people may need long-term care. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, low-grade fever, and yellowing of the skin.

Starbucks said Sunday that the health and safety of its “partners” and the community is its top priority.

“We work closely with the Camden County Health Department and are fully compliant with all requirements,” the company said. “There is no evidence that customers or partners have been affected.”

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