Possible Hepatitis A exposure at McDonald’s Restaurant, 1803 50th Avenue, Lloydminster, SK S9V 2H8
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is issuing a public notification regarding a potential risk of exposure to Hepatitis A due to a food service employee at McDonald’s, located at 1803 50th Avenue, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
The SHA is conducting a thorough investigation and follow-up regarding a case of Hepatitis A involving a food handler who participated in food and drink preparation and handling of utensils at the aforementioned McDonald's location.
The dates of potential exposure for customers of this restaurant are:
- October 6
- October 9-13 (inclusive)
October 16-19 (inclusive)
Anyone who may have eaten at this restaurant (whether dining in, taking out, or having food delivered) during the dates listed above is advised to do the following:
- Contact HealthLine 811 to be assessed and determine if they are eligible to receive protective vaccination against Hepatitis A from their local Public Health Services,
- In Lloydminster, call Public Health at 306-820-6225
- Monitor for symptoms of Hepatitis A for up to 50 days after your last exposure.
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread from person to person. Symptoms may include fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, light-coloured stool, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).
The risk of transmission is very low; however, the possibility of transmission still exists.
To be eligible for Hepatitis A vaccination, no more than 14 days have passed since the most recent meal at this restaurant, and you have not had a Hepatitis A vaccine in the past. Based on the dates of potential exposure, the last day for vaccination is November 2, 2025. More information on the vaccine and Hepatitis A, can be found here.
