Morimoto Hepatitis

[Travisma 1,317]

I would've posted this earlier, but didn't have access to a PC and couldn't copy past with my tablet.

 

http://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2018/11/22/officials--hepatitis-a-found-in-worker-at-morimoto-asia-at-disney-springs

Officials: Hepatitis A Found in Worker at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs

 

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Department of Health says they have detected Hepatitis A in a restaurant worker at Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs.

• Hepatitis A detected in worker at Morimoto Asia
• Diners may have been exposed to the virus
• Anyone with symptoms should seek medical attention

The department said on social media Wednesday night that anyone who consumed food or beverages at the restaurant’s 1600 E. Buena Vista Drive location between November 6 to November 16 could have been exposed to the virus.

Some symptoms of a Hepatitis A infection include nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and tiredness.

DOH recommends that anyone who has experienced these symptoms to seek medical attention and get vaccinated.

Concerned Morimoto customers are encouraged to call 877-404-3821.

 

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article222105835.html

 

Eaten at this celebrity owned Disney World restaurant lately? Check your symptoms

 

November 23, 2018 04:50 PM

Updated November 23, 2018 08:27 PM

OK, so not exactly the news you want to hear about after you ate that massive Thanksgiving dinner, but here goes...

On Wednesday evening, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County tweeted that a food service worker at the Morimoto Asia restaurant at Walt Disney World had been infected with hepatitis A, a highly contagious liver infection. Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and extreme fatigue.

 

DOH-Orange ID hepatitis A infection in a food service worker at Morimoto Asia, 1600 E Buena Vista Dr. Persons who consumed any food/beverage at restaurant b/w Nov. 6 – 16, 2018, could be exposed to hep A virus & need to be vaccinated. Customers 877-404-3821 EPI calls 407-858-1420

— GOHealthyOrange (@DohOrange) November 22, 2018

 

Health officials advised that patrons who consumed any food or beverages at the eatery in Disney Springs between Nov. 6 and Nov. 16 might have been exposed to the virus. The restaurant is run by Chef Masaharu Morimoto, of “Iron Chef” fame.

If you did eat there, try not to panic: A vaccine may provide protection against the disease if given within two weeks after exposure, say officials.

“Patrons should monitor for symptoms,” a followup DOH-Orange tweet says. “Sudden onset of abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, and yellow skin and eyes (jaundice).” Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention promptly for a shot.

DOH-Orange is also offering free shots to uninsured residents of Orange County at two locations by appointment only: 6101 Lake Ellenor Dr., Orlando (407-723-5054) and 832 W. Central Blvd., Orlando (407-858-1444).

Morimoto Asia released a statement with a phone number for concerned patrons: “The health, well-being and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority. We are working closely with the health department to ensure the restaurant follows all recommended procedures to protect our guests and employees. For additional information about this notice, please contact the Department of Health Orange County Epidemiology Program at (407) 858-1420.”

Officials: Hepatitis A Found in Worker at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

We ate there in October. I don’t think we got hepatitis.  Hopefully no one else did either. 

BTW. IMHO the food is just ok. 

[Beckers 1,136]

I had a co worker get Hep A in Mexico from a seafood restaurant and then he ended up with Guillain-Barré syndrome. It was really bad for a while.