MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Nov 9, 2007 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A Michigan City, Ind., Liz
Claiborne Outlet Store was closed after an employee was found to be carrying an
infection.
Company officials haven't confirmed whether the infection, which caused the
store to be closed Saturday, was methicillin-resistant staphylococcus or another
infection, the Michigan City News-Dispatch reported Friday.
Company officials said Wednesday the store would remain closed until all
merchandise inside was destroyed and the store thoroughly disinfected.
MRSA infections, which are potentially deadly, have been reported in several
areas of the United States.
"An employee of the Michigan City store did have an infection but the diagnosis
of MRSA is unconfirmed," Jane Randel, vice president of corporate communications
for Liz Claiborne Inc. in New York, said via e-mail to the News-Disptach.
"Regardless, we took all necessary precautions including closing the location
and disinfecting the store. Moreover, the merchandise will be destroyed and
replaced. The safety of our customers and employees is paramount and we will not
reopen the store until it is safe to do so."
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