--- title: Hepatitis A date: 2011-01-01T11:48:42-08:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/hepatitis-a" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [Hepatitis A](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hepatitis-a) / # Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a liver-attacking virus but unlike hepatitis B and C, it does not typically develop into chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, though in some instances it may lead to liver failure or even death. It is the only vaccine-preventable foodborne illness.# Symptoms of Hepatitis A Infection Symptoms of a hepatitis A infection commonly last less than 2 months and include muscle aches, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, fever, weakness/fatigue and 70 percent of the time Jaundice (the yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes). # Hepatitis A Outbreaks Usually foodborne hepatitis A outbreaks begin with a lapse in hygiene by a person infected with hepatitis A, often times a restaurant worker or childcare provider. At the time of transmission, the food handler is usually not ill, as the prime period for transference is usually 2-4 weeks before symptoms appear. # What to do if you think you have been exposed to hepatitis A The most effective way to prevent a hepatitis A infection is to get vaccinated, however if you believe you have been exposed to hepatitis A, consult a health care professional to find out if you are eligible for an [immune globulin shot](http://www.about-hepatitis.com/hepatitis_prevention "immune globulin shot") to prevent illness and be sure to notify your local health department in order to help prevent a larger outbreak. You may also consider contacting an experienced Marler Clark hepatitis A attorney to discuss your options. Marler Clark has extensive experience representing victims of hepatitis A outbreaks. The law firm has represented victims of hepatitis A outbreaks traced to food purchased at such restaurants as McDonald’s and Subway and to fresh produce such as lettuce and green onions. To read about more *hepatitis A* lawsuits and litigation the law firm has been involved in, visit the [hepatitis A outbreak](http://www.marlerclark.com/practice_areas/view/hepatitis-a-outbreak-litigation "Hepatititis A Outbreak age") page. For a free consultation with a Marler Clark hepatitis A lawyer please fill out the form to the right or call 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you. ### Hepatitis A outbreaks and recalls August 23, 2023 ###### [Listeria outbreak: Three die after drinking contaminated milkshakes](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/listeria-outbreak-three-die-after-drinking-contaminated-milkshakes) Three people have died, and three others are in hospital after drinking milkshakes contaminated with listeria bacteria in the US state of Washington, health officials … July 12, 2023 ###### [2011 Listeria outbreaks linked to cantaloupes: A history](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/2011-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-cantaloupes-a-history) A total of 148 persons infected with any of the five outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes were reported to the CDC from 28 states. The … May 20, 2023 ###### [A quick look at the 2018 Hepatitis A outbreak](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/a-quick-look-at-the-2018-hepatitis-a-outbreak) Litigation proceeded in a Virginia state court against Tropical Smoothie and the strawberry supply chain. 134 people with Hepatitis A were reported from nine states … [1. 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