Up to 650 people who dined at the New Yorker restaurant in Salt Lake City may have been exposed to hepatitis A

Guests who consumed food or beverages at the New Yorker restaurant in downtown Salt Lake City between July 25 and August 15 may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus.

The Salt Lake County Department of Health announced Monday that 650 people could be affected.

During this period, an employee was contagious and potentially handled certain foods or beverages, the ministry said in a press release. The agency estimates that this case is related to the outbreak of hepatitis A in Salt Lake County since mid-2017.

It's too late for those who ate at the upscale restaurant, 60 West Market St., to receive preventative vaccinations, health officials said. Individuals should monitor the symptoms of hepatitis A, including low fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and yellow skin and eyes. They should contact their health care provider if concerned.

With the incubation period of hepatitis A being two to seven weeks, potentially affected clients must monitor the symptoms until October 3. To date, the service has not received any reports of illness related to this possible exposure.

Clients fully vaccinated (two doses) against hepatitis A are protected and should not be concerned. County health officials have already notified dinners for which contact information was available.

The New Yorker restaurant cooperates with the department's investigation. Since he discovered the possible exposure, he has cleaned up the restoration areas in accordance with the recommendations of the Department of Health.

Prior to this exposure, the New Yorker had also offered his employees the vaccine against hepatitis A, but the infected employee had chosen not to receive it.

Potentially affected customers with specific questions may call the health department at 385-468-INFO (4636).