Possible Hepatitis A Exposures: Expanded to Included Tabitha’s Way Food Pantry in Spanish Fork

Patrons who received food (not-canned) on specific   dates should receive preventive treatment immediately

(UTAH COUNTY) — Utah County Health Department (UCHD) has added Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry South County, in Spanish Fork, to the list of food establishments with possible Hepatitis A exposures in Utah County. Food distributed by the food pantry was donated by the Spanish Fork Olive Garden location and could potentially expose individuals to Hepatitis A due an infected employee working while infectious.

• Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry South County, Spanish Fork, on:
• Thursday, December 28 –  Wednesday, January 3rd (only applies to food that is not canned)

Patrons receiving non-canned food from the food pantry on specific dates should visit https://health.utah.gov/investigation/ to see if they need to receive a vaccination to prevent Hepatitis A illness. Those without internet access, individuals can contact 801-851- HEPA (4372). People in need of vaccine must receive it within a short time period of their possible exposure, so it is essential that affected patrons visit the website or call the health department as soon as possible.

“At this point we have plenty of Hepatitis A vaccine here at the health department,” says Ralph Clegg, UCHD Executive Director. “We are doing are best to plan ahead and don’t anticipate any issues at this point.”

If individuals have insurance, they can also heck with their health care providers for vaccine availability. Hepatitis A vaccine is covered by most insurance plans and is widely available at local pharmacies and health care providers.

Previously released dates and locations of possible exposures include:

• Sonic Drive-In at 971 North Main Street in Spanish Fork on:
• Saturday, December 23, - Sunday, December 24
• Olive Garden at 1092 North Canyon Creek Parkway, Spanish Fork on:

• Thursday, December 21 - Saturday, December 30

Symptoms of Hepatitis A may include nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, diarrhea, clay-colored stools, and fatigue. Contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing these symptoms.