Q. Is food a vehicle for Hepatitis A transmission?

A. Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus. Yes, it is possible to get Hepatitis A by eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with the virus. The CDC article, , discusses Hepatitis A in relation to food and the food industry.

For more information, visit the FSRIO Hepatitis A Resource List.

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