KITCHENER -- Health officials say anyone who received a manicure or pedicure at a Guelph nail salon between April 1, 2018 and February 21, 2020 should get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health recently conducted an unannounced inspection at Victoria’s Nail Salon at 304 Stone Road West as part of an ongoing investigation.
They say a woman recently tested postive for hepatitis C and public health has been trying to identify the source of her infection.
Victoria's Nail Salon was named as one of the places the woman visited during this time period, but officials have not yet determined if that's where she contracted hepatitis C.
During their investigation officials noticed a “lapse in infection control procedures."
A public notice states equipment was not properly cleaned after each use, disinfectant was not mixed or changed appropriately and dirty instruments were stored with clean instruments.
It was brought to the attention of management and they corrected their practices.
Public Health states the risk of contracting a disease is low but they are advising testing as a precaution.
Anyone who received a manicure or pedicure during this time should talk to their health care provider about testing.
Drop-in testing clinics will also be held March 4 to March 6 at 160 Chancellors Way between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Public Health has also set up a call centre for concerned customers at 1-800-265-7293, ext. 7011.
In a Facebook post the salon apologized, saying in part: "We would like to assure all our loyal clients that we do follow proper protocol when providing various services to you. On March 2nd the Health Department of Guelph did reevaluate Victoria Nails and we are happy to inform you that we passed."
Their Facebook page has since been taken down.
CTV News tried to contact the owner but an employee says he's not currently in the country.
Inspection results can be found at checkbeforeyouchoose.ca.
