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Hep A-Tainted Ahi Recalled on O‘ahu

The DOH has recently been notified about imported frozen raw ahi cubes distributed by Tropic Fish Hawaii LLC. on O‘ahu that tested positive for hepatitis A.

Koha Oriental Foods Fined $100,000

DOH discovered Koha Oriental Foods’ unpermitted food warehouse in late August 2016 as part of its Hepatitis A outbreak investigation on O‘ahu.

DOH: Second Dose of Hep A Vaccine Recommended

“While one dose of hepatitis A vaccine provides good protection, two doses are necessary for nearly 100% protection and lasting immunity.”

Hep A Case Surfaces at O‘ahu McDonald’s

The state Department of Health has confirmed an additional case of hepatitis A in an O‘ahu food service worker.

Another Hep Case Confirmed at O‘ahu Restaurant

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health confirmed an additional case of hepatitis A in an O‘ahu food service worker on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

DOH Confirms Source of Hep A Outbreak

Lab tests have confirmed the presence of hepatitis A in Sea Port Bay Scallops, previously identified as the likely source of the ongoing Hawai‘i outbreak.