KOMO-TV reports the Snohomish Health District allowed Ashiya Teriyaki to reopen Friday after forcing its closure on Wednesday due to a food worker there who had contracted the highly infectious liver disease. The health department was notified by the worker’s health provider. Hepatitis A is spread from person-to-person contact and is a result of fecal contamination. Authorities say those who ate at the restaurant between August 2 and August 15 may be exposed and should seek medical treatment or evaluation. Symptoms can last weeks or longer and include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dark urine or jaundice. ___ Information from: KOMO-TV, http://www.komotv.com/
Health officials warn restaurant customers about Hep A case.