SHA warns of possible hepatitis exposure at Saskatoon Shoppers Drug Mart

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning the public about a possible risk of exposure to hepatitis at a Saskatoon drug store.

According to the health authority, those who purchased food and drinks at the Shoppers Drug Mart in the Centre Mall between Feb. 27 and Tuesday may have been exposed.

Hepatitis A is a serious liver infection caused by ingesting something that has been contaminated by stool from an infected person. The health authority said symptoms can include loss of appetite, dark urine, light stool, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and jaundice.

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“Anyone who may have purchased food and beverage items AND did not use self-checkout during the dates listed should contact HealthLine 811 by phoning 8-1-1 for instructions,” the health authority advised.

The health authority said the exposure may have occurred during the following specific times:

• Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 29 from 3:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
• Friday, March 1 from 3:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
• Monday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, March 15 from 4 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
• Monday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“People with exposures within the past 14 days may be eligible for Hepatitis A vaccine to decrease the likelihood of disease. While the risk of transmission is low, hepatitis is a serious disease,” the health authority added.