The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is issuing a public notification regarding a potential risk of exposure to Hepatitis A due to a food service employee at McDonald’s, located at 1803 50th Avenue, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.

The SHA is conducting a thorough investigation and follow-up regarding a case of Hepatitis A involving a food handler who participated in food and drink preparation and handling of utensils at the aforementioned McDonald’s location.

The dates of potential exposure for customers of this restaurant are:

• October 6
• October 9-13 (inclusive)
• October 16-19 (inclusive)

Anyone who may have eaten at this restaurant (whether dining in, taking out, or having food delivered) during the dates listed above is advised to do the following:

• Contact HealthLine 811 to be assessed and determine if they are eligible to receive protective vaccination against Hepatitis A from their local Public Health Services,
• In Lloydminster, call Public Health at 306-820-6225
• Monitor for symptoms of Hepatitis A for up to 50 days after your last exposure.

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread from person to person. Symptoms may include fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, light-coloured stool, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).

The risk of transmission is very low; however, the possibility of transmission still exists.

To be eligible for Hepatitis A vaccination, no more than 14 days have passed since the most recent meal at this restaurant, and you have not had a Hepatitis A vaccine in the past. Based on the dates of potential exposure, the last day for vaccination is November 2, 2025