What Is Hep A?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Can Hep A Be a Foodborne Illness?
Unfortunately, one of the most common ways that Hep A is spread is through the consumption of contaminated food. This occurs when fecal matter from an infected person comes into contact with foods or drinks. This can happen much more easily than you may initially think, as even tiny traces can be enough to spread hep A.
For example, eating food from a restaurant in which an employee has not properly washed hands after using the restroom can easily transfer hep A. Food that has come into contact with sewage, such as contaminated seafood, can also spread the virus.
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