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Major Viruses That Cause Foodborne Illness








                                           Virus:            Hepatitis A (HEP-a-TI-tiss)


                                           Source: Feces of humans with the illness






      Food Linked with the Virus                                       Prevention Measures




      • Ready-to-eat food                                              • Exclude from the operation staff who

      • Shellfish from contaminated water                                 have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A

                                                                       • Exclude from the operation staff who


                                                                          have had jaundice for seven days or

                                                                          less

                                                                       • Wash hands


                                                                       • Avoid bare-hand contact with ready-to-

                                                                          eat food

                                                                       • Purchase shellfish from approved,

                                                                          reputable suppliers




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