Beyonce Hepatitis scare

Author: Jeanette
02.28.2007




Beyonce was at a recent Sports Illustrated party and because of it has now become exposed to Hepatitis A by a member of the catering staff. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reporting that a prep cook from Wolfgang Puck Catering was diagnosed with acute Hepatitis A after working at the same Sports Illustrated party attended by Beyonce. That worker has also reportedly worked at 13 other events as well.

LA County Dept of Health says that the risk of infection is quite low, but they were urging any guests who had raw foods like sushi and fresh vegetables to get vaccinated immediately against the virus for precautionary measures. No word on whether Beyonce had the vaccination. Today is the last day that anyone from the SI party could receive the vaccine, as it is only effective for preventing Hepatitis up to 14 days after exposure to it.

“We are alerting our guests and staff as quickly as possible to ensure they receive the relevant health warnings,” said a Sports Illustrated spokesman.

Oy, I think I need to rethink about eating sushi.


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