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Updated: June 7, 2023 7:19 PM
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), with local health departments, the CDC, and the USDA-FSIS, are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef. Illinois public health officials have identified 26 confirmed cases in Illinois. Cases are reported in Chicago as well as Cook,... See More DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. The illness onset dates of the cases ranged from April 25 to May 18. A small number of cases in other states are also under investigation by the CDC and state health departments.
Some of the ill people reported eating undercooked ground beef. A source of the ground beef has not yet been identified. Public health officials urge Illinois residents to follow safe food handling steps when preparing and eating ground beef. Ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F before eating and the temperature should be checked with a food thermometer.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, 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: illinois.gov See Less
Monical's Pizza at Cherry Tree Shopping Center, Washington, IL linked to a foodborne illness outbreak
6 months ago
The Tazewell County Health Department is investigating a foodborne illness outbreak linked to Monical’s Pizza restaurant located at 6 Cherry Tree Shopping Center, Washington, IL 61571. As of Monday afternoon, 155 people had reported symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, stomachaches, and body aches after dining at this place.... See More The first cases happened early last week.
Monical's Pizza restaurant was temporarily closed Saturday on the health department's recommendation. State health officials are currently working with the Tazewell County Health Department to identify the source.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. 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: wcbu.org | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Body Ache See Less
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The McHenry County Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness linked to D.C. Cobb’s located at 1204 N. Green Street, McHenry, IL. They have received complaints from 13 people who became ill after eating at the establishment. MCDH is continuing its investigation into... See More the source and type of outbreak at this time.
MCDH advises those who ate at the food establishment from Aug. 29 through Sept. 13 to complete a survey to assist MCDH in collecting data to help determine the cause of this illness.
In case you are experiencing food poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, 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: mchenrycountyil.gov See Less
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The MCDH is investigating an increase in Campylobacteriosis cases in McHenry County. They have identified 8 cases of Campylobacteriosis between Aug. 17 and Aug. 30, which is 4 times more cases compared to the previous two weeks and 3.33 times more cases in August compared to July.... See More No common source of infection has been identified at this time.
According to MCDH the best way to prevent a campylobacteriosis infection is to take these precautions:
- Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk or untreated water from lakes, rivers or ponds
- Practice good hand hygiene, especially when handling puppies or kittens with diarrhea
- Wash hands before, during and after preparing food
- Cook all raw meats to proper temperature
- Use soap and hot water to wash cutting boards, counters or utensils used to prepare raw poultry, seafood or meat to prevent cross contamination with other foods
- Avoid handling food, caring for others, patient care or daycare work if symptomatic.
In case you experience Campylobacter symptoms such as diarrhea (often bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, report it now. 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.
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Pike County Health Department's (PCHD) Communicable Disease and Environmental Health staff is investigating a cluster of cases of acute gastroenteritis that occurred in Pike County, IL on the weekend of June 10, 2022. Norovirus is suspected, and no known food source or cause has been identified.
In... See More case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. 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: pikecountyil.org See Less
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Potential foodborne illness outbreak linked to Crystal Lake Montessori School in Woodstock, IL
1 year ago
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is investigating a potential foodborne illness outbreak linked to Crystal Lake Montessori School, 3013 S. Country Club Rd. in Woodstock, or at any events at an alternative location sponsored by the school that occurred on or after Feb. 7 .... See More
The investigation is ongoing and therefore information around the total number of cases of illness and the cause of illness is currently not available.
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.
For more details, please check on: mchenrycountyil.gov
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Update January 06, 2022
CDC announced that this outbreak is over, as of January 06, 2022. To this date, a total of 15 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 10 states (CA, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH,... See More PA and SD). 4 were hospitalized and 3 developed a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). No deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 13, 2021, to November 8, 2021.
Source: CDC
Update December 03, 2021
As of December 03, 2021, 14 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 9 states (IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, PA and SD). 4 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 13, 2021, to October 27, 2021. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: CDC
November 15,2021
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach.
As of November 15, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 7 states (IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH and SD). 2 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 15, 2021, to October 27, 2021. The investigation is ongoing.
The product linked to this outbreak is Josie’s Organics Baby Spinach “Best by” date of October 23, 2021 (plastic clamshell containers), which was sold at stores nationwide in the United States.
CDC is advising people not to eat, sell or serve this product.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, 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.
To read the CDC announcement: cdc.gov
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The FDA, CDC, State, and local public health partners are investigating a possible multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections cases in Grundy County likely to be linked to La Mex Fine Mexican Cuisine, located at 115 East Jackson Street, Morris, Illinois.
As of date, 8 Salmonella cases in... See More Grundy County appear to be linked to this restaurant. The business has voluntarily closed and is cooperating with public health officials during the investigation.
If you ate at La Mex restaurant between 8/31/2021 and 9/7/2021 and have been ill, the county is asking that you see your doctor and get tested for the pathogen. Even if you recover completely after contracting this infection, there are long-term health complications that could occur.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, 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.
For more details check on: grundyco.org
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Salmonella Outbreak linked to La Mex Fine Mexican Cuisine, East Jackson Street, Morris, IL, USA
1 year ago
A Salmonella outbreak linked to this Illinois restaurant is now being investigated. It is reported that the timeframe may be Aug. 31 by means of Sept. 7.
If you are experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, fever, nausea, body aches, chills or other food poisoning symptoms, it is important to... See More report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance.
Source: in1.me | Symptoms: Fever, Nausea, Diarrhea See Less
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County health is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to El Sombrero, 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove, IL. The business has voluntarily closed and is cooperating with health officials during the investigation.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it... See More is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Link: lakemchenryscanner.com
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