Pittsburgh Airport Marriott in Coraopolis, PA linked to gastrointestinal illnesses
2 years ago •source www.cbsnews.com
Outbreak
The Allegheny County Health Department started an investigation of The Pittsburgh Airport Marriott in Coraopolis, PA, after at least 200 people reported gastrointestinal illnesses following 3 large events held at the hotel on April 2 and April 3.
According to the news, the first event affected was
According to the news, the first event affected was
a bridal shower that was held at the hotel. 70 people were sickened about 36 hours after. Later that night, a wedding was held there. The couple said of the 155 people in attendance, 80 have reported an illness so far. People who attended a football banquet the next day had the same experience.
The Health Department reported on an inspection on April 5 that an inspector found cleaning and sanitization violations like dirty silverware and mold on speed racks in the vegetable walk-in cooler. The soap dispenser at the dish machine was also out of batteries. 2 days later, a reinspection report gave satisfactory marks for cleaning and sanitization.
In case you are experiencing food poisoning 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.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
The Health Department reported on an inspection on April 5 that an inspector found cleaning and sanitization violations like dirty silverware and mold on speed racks in the vegetable walk-in cooler. The soap dispenser at the dish machine was also out of batteries. 2 days later, a reinspection report gave satisfactory marks for cleaning and sanitization.
In case you are experiencing food poisoning 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.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
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