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Potential Hepatitis A exposure at Tim Hortons restaurant in Barrie
6 months ago •source simcoemuskokahealth.org • business
181 Livingstone Street East, Barrie, L4M 6Z4 Ontario, Canada
A potential Hepatitis A exposure has been reported at a Tim Hortons located at 181 Livingstone Street East in Barrie, Ontario. A food handler at the restaurant has been confirmed to have Hepatitis A, with health officials identifying possible exposure for customers who visited between May 17 and June 3, 2025. The risk of contracting the disease is considered low.The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has advised that individuals who consumed food or beverages from this Tim Hortons during the specified dates should monitor for symptoms of Hepatitis A, which can appear 15 to 50 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and jaundice. The health unit is offering Hepatitis A immunization clinics for those potentially exposed, as a preventive measure.
The issue was discovered following the confirmation of the food handler's illness. The restaurant is cooperating with public health authorities to ensure no ongoing risk remains. Health officials emphasize the importance of monitoring for symptoms and seeking medical advice if symptoms develop.
Source: www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/About/Newsroom/2025/06/13/Potential-Hepatitis-A-exposure-at-Barrie-restaurant
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