F

Star of Siam, East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago reported by user-fjdh5381

This afternoon, after eating potstickers at a restaurant in Chicago, I’m assuming something in the food, because this kind of thing has never happened to me I ate 6 potstickers and a little pad Thai and then about 10-15 minutes later I was hot, bloated and extremely nauseous   | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloating

#chicago #illinois #us #thai

A
Report date: Aug 26, 2021
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found 2-door prep cooler next to woks in cooks line area at improper temperature; 43. 3 f. Instructed to repair and discontinue use until the cooler maintains a proper cold … See More
holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 10 live cockroaches in the kitchen, 10 in the lower level floor storage room, and approximately 10 in the basement storage areas. Observed over 25 live small flies in the upstairs bar, lower level mens washroom, and dry storage room. Management instructed to contact pest control for service and to clean/sanitize affected areas once pests are removed. Priority violation 7-38-020(a).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: must remove all dead roaches and flies throughout the facility.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found multiple holes in the walls throughout the facility. Must repair/patch holes.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less

#foodviolation #rodents #chicago #illinois #us

A
Report date: Aug 23, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: missing handwashing signage throughout establishment. Must provide signs at each handwashing sink reminding employees to wash their hands.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found 2-door … See More
prep cooler next to woks in cooks line area at improper temperature; 44. 0 f. Instructed to repair and discontinue use until the cooler maintains a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 20 live cockroaches in the kitchen, 15 in the 1st floor storage room, and approximately 30 in the basement storage areas. Observed over 75 live fruit flies in the basement dry storage room. Management instructed to contact pest control for service and to clean/sanitize affected areas once pests are removed. Priority violation 7-38-020(a).

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found heavy grease buildup inside fryers. Found dirt/old food underneath dry storage area shelving. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found multiple holes in the walls throughout the facility. Must repair/patch holes.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor in basement walk-in cooler is made up of unsealed concrete. Instructed management to seal floor so that it is non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean floors and walls throughout facility.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood located above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less

#foodviolation #rodents #chicago #illinois #us #fruit

A
Report date: Aug 11, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: missing handwashing signage throughout establishment. Must provide signs at each handwashing sink reminding employees to wash their hands.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found tcs foods at improper temperatures inside … See More
of two 2-door prep cooler in the cooks line area. Observed raw chicken at 50. 1 f, cut tomatoes at 50. 5 f, cooked potatoes at 46. 2 f, cooked beef at 98. 0 f, cooked noodles at 103. 4 f, tofu at 48. 3 f, and cooked chicken at 104. 3 f. Instructed to discard all said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded all said tcs foods. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed found two 2-door prep coolers in the cooks line area at improper temperatures; 47. 5 f and 45. 0 f. Instructed to discard all tcs foods and do not use either cooler until they both maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: found no thermometer inside the 2-door prep cooler in the cooks line. Must provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 20 live cockroaches in the kitchen, 50 in the 1st floor storage room, and approximately 50 in the basement storage areas. Also observed over 100 rat droppings in the 1st floor rear storage room and the basement storage areas. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the basement area and to remove all roaches and activity, clean/sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found heavy frost buildup inside 1-door upright freezer and 2 chest freezers in basement. Must defrost, clean, and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found heavy grease buildup inside fryers. Found dirt/old food underneath dry storage area shelving. Must clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found black mold-like buildup on dish trays. Must clean or replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leak at mop sink and 1st floor three compartment sink faucets. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found broken floor tiles near woks in kitchen area. Must replace or repair the broken floor tiles. Found multiple ceiling tiles missing in the lower level food dish/food prep areas. Must replace. Found a large hole in the wall in the first floor rear dry storage/garage room. Must repair hole.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor in basement walk-in cooler is made up of unsealed concrete. Instructed management to seal floor so that it is non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found ceiling leaking over basement three compartment sink. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found unnecessary items throughout 1st floor storage areas and basement. Must remove unnecessary items/clutter and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean floors and walls throughout facility.

Source: chicago.gov
See Less

#foodviolation #rats #rodents #mice #chicago #illinois #us #beef #chicken

Recent Interesting Reports

Iqbal's and Nazo brands of Apricot Seed and Kernels may potentially cause cyanide poisoning. The affected products have been distributed nationally and are primarily sold at retail level. To date, no illness has been reported.

The products recalled are Iqbal's Apricot Seed and Nazo Apricot Kernels, with … See More
details as under:
- Product: Iqbal's Apricot Seed, Size: 200 g, UPC: 990010500112.
- Product: Iqbal's Apricot Seed, Size: 400 g, UPC: 990010500129.
- Product: Nazo Apricot Kernels, Size: 200 g, UPC: 990005246704.
- Product: Nazo Apricot Kernels, Size: 400 g, UPC: 990005241730.
- Product: Nazo Apricot Kernels, Size: 400 g, UPC: 990005246698.
- Product: Nazo Apricot Kernels, Size: 10 kg, Code: Item #1010; Lot: 20231024.

The recall was last updated on March 15, 2024, and the original notification was published on March 20, 2024. The recalling firm is Nazo Food Products.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enable better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca
See Less

#foodsafetyissue #ca

Q

Jack in the Box, South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, USA

2 weeks ago reported by user-qjrky963

I went to jack in the box at 9pm after coming out of church. I ordered 2 tacos, 2 chicken sandwiches and 1 small chocolate cake. After coming home my right cheek was swollen in small area. Next morning I woke up with a huge sore throat. … See More
Didn’t think much I thought it was a regular sore throat. Also jack in the box was the last thing I ate and only thing after a 6 hr separation from my first meal at home. Day 3 is when I had to go the hospital because it was no ordinary sore throat they told me I have strep throat due to bacteria from eating something unsanitary. I’m making this report because I want you guys to know how severely this is !
. It was at 9pm dining inside. It was at 9pm dining inside  | Symptoms: Sore Throat, Swelling
See Less

#jackinthebox #losangeles #california #us #bacterial #chicken #chocolate #cake

T

Nando's Westfield London, Ariel Way, London, UK

1 week ago reported by user-ttkb1631

yesterday raw chicken from nando’s parts of the chicken on my loaded fries was raw and i swallowed some without realising and now experiencing symptoms of food poisoning . I managed to take out some of the chicken and that’s when i saw that it was raw  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

#nandos #england #gb #chicken

P

Hotdogs, Sam's Club, Sams Drive, Watertown, NY, USA

2 weeks ago reported by user-ptzth868

My husband and i ordered hotdogs and he's okay but I have been vomiting and having diarrhea for thr past 4 hours. And I think it was from the saurkraut or pickle relish because that's the only difference from what I ate and what my husband ate.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting

#samsclub #watertown #newyork #us #pickle

T

Wawa, Route 36, Hazlet, NJ, USA

5 days ago reported by user-twgjn568

Yesterday Chicken quesadilla from wawa My son has been in miserable pain only a few hours after eating a chicken quesadilla from the Wawa of Hazlet New Jersey on route 36. He has been vomitting almost non stop and is in terrible pain, hasnt been able to … See More
eat anything else or sleep through the night. It has been 24 hours of misery for him

It has been going on now for Almost twenty four hours and we are considering going into the emergency room And due to him missing work and Due to his physical activities being interrupted he Wants to seek compensation. He is miserable and has been in So much pain. He hasn't been able to eat Or really get any rest. We are trying to figure out how to handle this. But one thing is for sure. We know this food poisoning came from wawa. And? He wants to be compensated.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Other
See Less

#wawa #hazlet #newjersey #us #chicken #quesadilla

Salumificio Flli Scapocchin SRL has issued a recall for its Local Salami with Garlic due to the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. The product has been distributed nationwide.

The recalled product is branded as Salumificio Flli Scapocchin SRL, named Local Salami with Garlic. The product comes in sizes … See More
ranging from 600g to 800g, sold by weight. The batch number for the recalled product is 165/24. The UPC and best-before date were not provided.

Consumers are asked not to consume the product and return the goods to the point of purchase.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.salute.gov.it
See Less

#it #listeria

Report a food safety issue. Protect others!

I am reporting
Please fill in incident place

As seen in:

  • CNN
  • Lifehacker
  • NPR
  • The Guardian
  • The New York Times
  • Y Combinator
  • BBC

Did you also consume (in the past 7 days):

Skip

Get alerts for your case

Provide a contact email

Please provide email or phone
No Thanks
Without your contact information it's not possible to follow up on your complaint. Please provide your email. Thank you 🙂

Protect friends & family

Provide a contact phone number

This makes it easier to follow up - especially if there is some urgency e.g. in a public health investigation. THANK YOU 👍
No Thanks

Add video or photo!

We Recommend video or photos of:
  1. The receipt
  2. The product
  3. The packaging
Add Photo/Video
No Thanks

Email or SMS a copy of report

Enter below to get emailed or SMS a copy of your report

Please provide email or phone
Please provide email or phone

Thanks for your report.

The report was
successfully sent!

The data is checked by a moderator, we will notify you in the mail as soon as it is ready.

Report by

Please provide location
Please provide location
Please provide report title
Please provide details
Please accept our Terms & Conditions
Get alerts and updates for your case! Your contact information is not shown on the website.

This information is not shown on the website. We can notify you of updates, and may contact you for more information to help resolve or follow up on your issue.

or
Please provide email or phone
Thank you for your report!

IMPORTANT - YOUR REPORT IS QUEUED - IT MAY TAKE UP TO 12 HOURS FOR YOUR REPORT TO SHOW ON OUR HOME PAGE (IF NOT OPTED AS PRIVATE)

Visit our learn pages for more helpful information or, email us: support@iwaspoisoned.com

Goodbye! and best wishes in your recovery
Last 30 days