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Alberta Health Services has issued a public health alert for patrons of a west-end coffee shop who may have been exposed to hepatitis A last weekend.

The alert applies to anyone who consumed food or drink from the Second Cup outlet at 8902 149 St. between the hours of 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 18.

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An infection of hepatitis A was confirmed this week in a food handler working at the establishment.

“While we believe the risk to the public is low, hepatitis A is a serious infection,” Dr. Christopher Sikora, medical officer of health for the Edmonton Zone, said in a written statement. “As a precaution, anyone who consumed food or drink at this location is advised to monitor themselves and their family for symptoms until Feb. 6 and take advantage of getting immunized as a way to prevent illness.”

AHS said there is no ongoing risk at the coffee shop, which has been cleaned, inspected and declared safe to serve customers.