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Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Three Notch Road, California, MD, United States

6 years ago

23064 Three Notch Road, California, 20619 Maryland, United States

I threw up after a farmhouse salad today | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting

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Report date: Mar 7, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no... See More hand drying device at south toilet room hand sink paper towels were provided during inspection must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed slow drains at both hand sinks in prep areas must repair and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed some prep coolers missing interior thermometers must provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers (shakers and squeeze bottles) when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap at front double doors along bottom left interior corner of right side door must make tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on rear 2- door reach in cooler,1- door prep cooler of online order side.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed 3-compartment sink floor drain backing up and overflowing with water and pooling on to floor when water is released from sink and a foul smelling odor must repair and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-025)(citation issued)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from all prep & reach in coolers, prep tables,both toaster carts,counter top under soda machine,walk in cooler-shelving units,pop sleeves and fan guard covers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must grout floor in both front and rear prep/dish washing areas. Must repair or replace loose threshold at entry to walk in freezer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive food debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler & freezer including all floor drains.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from upper walls in dining area above serving line. Must clean food splatter from walls in prep/dish washing areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up on filters at both vent hoods.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 7, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 15 live small flying insects on the walls and boxes of stock in the food prep areas, dining room and sandwich pickup area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate... See More the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the interior of the sandwich prep cooler next to the conveyor oven and the prep cooler across from the oven.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the walls with food debris on them around the 3-compartment sink.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed 2 certified food managers on duty without a valid allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must have a valid allergen training certificate.

Source: chicago.gov
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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Suspected source: Roast beef
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: This happened on Superbowl Sunday. We ate about an hour before the game. I had a roast beef sandwich with provolone, tomato,... See More pickle, mayo & Italian seasoning. I felt nauseated pretty quickly. By half time, I was fully sick with severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. So much so, I had to go to bed. I didn't know about reporting here or I would have done so sooner. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting See Less
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Today between 1:45-2 at Potbelly in Willow in Northbrook The sandwiches None- we’re sick now Also vomiting NOW | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less
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Report date: Feb 13, 2024
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed the facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean-up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate... See More supplies that correspond with the on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-903. 11(a;c) observed single service articles not inverted in the service area and stored on the floor in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail cleaning and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirements.

Source: chicago.gov
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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: other: Toutsour
Suspected source: Butter popcorn
Onset: Right away
Duration: Less than 4 hours | Symptoms: Other See Less
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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Ate at subway twice this week. Last time my husband asked if I thought the onions tasted weird (unsure exactly what was on his also, but we both had onions), both of us ended up sick... See More later that night. He’s now feeling better. Tonight, he took our daughter to the park to play and then took her out to eat. On the way home, he got me a sub, but forgot to get onions on it. I felt fine up until about 30 min ago, and I’m not up sick and running to the bathroom constantly. Same symptoms as the other night. When we do to subway, I always get the exact same thing, for over 12 years now, so I know it wasn’t something I ate different that upset my stomach
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: other: Uncertain. Currently sick
Sick: other: Again, just me. I wad the only one who had gotten subway for dinner tonight
Additional information: Again, ate there twice this week. First time was my husband and I, and we both was up sick. I was the only one who ate there tonight and currently sick. This is the only sub I get, for over 12 years now, member had an issue | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Cramps
Suspected source: wakame seaweed salad
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: Less than 4 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Cramps See Less
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2 days ago my fiancé and I ate there and we both have liquid diarrhea and nausea and the only things we shared were the steaks. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea See Less
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Ordered chicken tenders and got sick about 2 hours later. Nausea, headache, diarrhea, stomach cramps. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Something else See Less
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Recent Interesting Reports

This year, 2024, we have seen a surge of illness reports characterized by common symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea linked to Miracle Whip. Additionally, we have received reports citing strange smell, taste, and unusual color in the Miracle Whip. As of March 25th, 2024,... See More we have received 37 reports linked to any of these issues after consuming/purchasing the product.

Some report excerpts here:
"...there’s a yellow chunky sludge on the inside of the seal and a brownish crust around the edge, and it smells funky"

"I just bought some miracle whip today. Expiration date is June of this year. I had one already here that I had an open and it’s got the same expiration date. They both smell like paint I got a little sick cause I ate off of one and I had a nasty taste like a, some paint thinner or something"

"Kraft miracle whip. Hard yellow crusty gunk under the seal. Smelled old. I have 3 jars all with the same expiration date May."

"Miracle whip (2different jars), doesn’t taste right"

If you have purchased Miracle Whip and experienced food poisoning symptoms or noticed any indicators of a food safety concern (such as an unusual odor, discoloration, or texture) 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: iwaspoisoned.com
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I ordered some food via just eat around 4 to 5 hours after consuming the food i suffered severe stomach ache and started to have diareha and vomited 3 times | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less
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I was at McDonald's in Niefern yesterday evening and bought myself a hamburger when I was at home and wanted to eat it I noticed that it didn't taste as usual and immediately afterwards I got severe stomach cramps and had to vomit because the health department should stop by | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting See Less
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I purchased a whatacatch meal here on 03/20/2024 at 9:54 am. After returning home I began experiencing dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Was sick all day. Called the manager there. She did nothing. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness See Less
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3-19 at 12:37 pm I had a #13 Italian sub with pork products at Jersey Mikes. By 3:30pm I knew something was wrong as I had stomach cramps and diarrhea started. I threw up at night everywhere . I’m extremely dehydrated. I didn’t have anything to eat... See More before this sandwich and now 24 hours later the same. I didn’t go anywhere before or after visiting jersey mikes and I washed my hands before eating . I had limited contact with people since I live and work alone
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps, Fever, Dehydration, Headache, Chills, Stomach Pain
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I had chills and sweats after I consumed the chicken mashed potato and slaw I also felt horribly sick like stomach in excruciating pains I had no choice but to throw up and have a bowel movement at the same time | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Chills, Sweating, Stomach Pain See Less
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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache
Suspected source: I ate 2 Ritz crackers, within 5 minutes I have horrible stomach cramps nausea headache
Onset: Right away
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: Doubled over stomach cramps. It was purchased at either... See More Savemart grocery store or Grocery Otlet. | Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Headache See Less
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Dough was raw on Detroit style pizza. My two sons and husband were nauseated, cramping, and have had the runs for almost 24 hours now. Husband had the take the day off work. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea See Less
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Steak quesadilla and beef Doritos taco led to food poisoning with symptoms including nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramping and fever for over 48 hours | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever, Cramps See Less
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Severe abdominal cramping and completely liquid diarrhea. I bought Girl scout cookies from a troop selling them outside Walmart | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps See Less
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