Customers of Boulangerie Baladi, located on rue de Salaberry in the Montreal district of Ahunstic-Cartierville, may have been exposed to hepatitis A. Public Health is issuing a warning against the risks of this potentially fatal viral disease.
The potentially contaminated food was sold between August 17 and 30.
The risk of transmission is “low”, relativizes Public Health in an appeal to all. Clients vaccinated against this disease have nothing to fear. The others are asked to communicate “quickly” with the CLSC of Ahuntsic at 514-384-2000, ext. 8302, in order to obtain their vaccine. “This vaccination will be offered free of charge,” says Public Health.
Hepatitis A is relatively mild in children and healthy people. “Infected people generally recover in less than 2 months without complications or sequelae,” adds Public Health.
However, “the elderly, people with chronic liver disease, and immunocompromised people can develop acute liver failure, sometimes requiring liver transplantation or resulting in death.”
The first symptoms may appear up to two months after ingesting the product contaminated with hepatitis A. Fever, nausea, fatigue or “general malaise” are usually the first indicators of the disease. “The infection can also cause jaundice (yellow skin and yellow whites of the eyes), dark urine and pale stools,” says Public Health.
If these symptoms appear, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
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