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the three cases of infection not transmitted by transfusion all the donors were negative for hepatitis B core antibody. Blood donations are accepted by the National Blood Transfusion Service 12 months after an episode of jaundice or hepatitis in the donor so long as testing for hepatitis B surface antigen yields negative results. In the light of our findings and recent legislation relating to product liability we believe that this policy should be reassessed and that consideration should be given to testing such donors for hepatitis B core antibody and excluding them if they are found to be positive.