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We ordered Boston Pizza takeout on Saturday night around 7:30. By midnight, both myself and my boyfriend were vomiting profusely with extreme diarrhea. We became extremely dehydrated and weak and are still recovering 2 days later. Luckily, we are otherwise healthy individuals or else it likely could’ve... See More killed someone. The restaurant was extremely busy so I can’t help but assume that corners were cut in regards to food safety and hygiene. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Weakness See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain
Suspected source: Broccoli from Olive garden
Onset: Right away
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Additional information: For dinner I had ordered Olive garden to-go. I got fettuccine Alfredo with a bunch of broccoli on top. I've had diarrhea since about... See More 5pm this afternoon. Everytime I go to the bathroom I get it. My stomach has been hurting all night. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Arugula
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps See Less

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I opened the soup, the date was fine, it smelled kind of alcoholic? I thought maybe it was just me so I heated it up. I took a bite and it tasted off, like when beans sit in the disposal over night and smell funky? I stopped... See More eating after one bite. About 5 hours later I had complete full sweat, nausea, cramping and I projectile vomited about 9 times over a half hour. All day I have just felt like my guts are weird now. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Cramps, Sweating See Less

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We feel sick after having Chapman ice cream that we purchased from Sobeys in Peakview Dr. in Bedford. Tried twice in two days. Felt the same both times. Something is very wrong with this icecream. | Symptoms: Nausea See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Grapes
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps See Less

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Queensland Health investigators identified the M & J Chickens’ easy serve breast fillet shredded chicken as the probable cause of a nationwide Listeria outbreak. Currently, there are 9 confirmed cases spread across Queensland (5), New South Wales (3), and Victoria (1). The implicated product is sold in... See More commercial quantities and is generally used by restaurants, cafes and hospitals. The investigation is ongoing.

The strain of Listeria found in the chicken samples matched that isolated from patients in Queensland, further strengthening the linkage. 4 cases were likely contracted at the Mater Hospital, and one other possibly at Redcliffe Hospital, according to Queensland Health Chief Health Officer Dr. John Gerrard.

The affected product is M&J Chickens, Easy serve breast fillet shredded chicken, 2kg pack size – commercial quantity. Marked as chilled by 16/10/2023. Batch code: A5497

The official recall of the product is pending, but establishments and individuals in possession of the chicken have been urged to cease its use. Queensland public hospitals are being instructed not to use this product.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, 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.

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The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 58,281 pounds of ground beef products by American Foods Group, LLC, doing business as Green Bay Dressed Beef, LCC that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. These products were shipped to distributors in Georgia, Michigan and... See More Ohio. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The recalled products are:
- Approximately 80-lb. cases containing 10-lb. plastic tubes (chubs) of "90050 BEEF FINE GROUND 81/19" with lot code D123226026.
- Approximately 80-lb. cases containing 10-lb. plastic tubes (chubs) of "20473 BEEF HALAL FINE GROUND 73/27" with lot code D123226027.
- Approximately 80-lb. cases containing 10-lb. plastic tubes (chubs) of "20105 BEEF FINE GROUND 73/27" with lot code D123226027.

The raw, ground beef items were produced on Aug. 14, 2023 and bear the establishment number "EST. 18076" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by a state public health partner tested positive for the presence of E. coli O103.

Clinical labs often don't test for non-O157 STEC like O103 due to its challenging identification. Symptoms of infection can appear 2-8 days after exposure, typically causing diarrhea, vomiting, and sometimes severe illness. Diagnosis involves stool sample testing, with treatment mainly focusing on rehydration and support; antibiotics are usually not recommended. While most recover within a week, a few may experience severe complications like Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), more common in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immunity, characterized by bruising, pallor, and reduced urine output, requiring immediate medical attention for those with such symptoms.

Distributors and other customers who have purchased these products for further processing should not use them or further distribute them.

In case you are experiencing E. coli 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.

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Had a handful of honey roasted cashews from planters. Within 30 mins I was sweating and felt like a heart attack coming on. Nausea came on, stomach pains comparable to contractions during labor, bloated stomach and vomited twice. Took about 4 hours to feel okay enough to... See More consume some water. Took about 3 days to feel normal. My sister had purchased the same can of peanuts with the same numbers on the side and also was having stomach pains. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating, Stomach Pain, Bloating See Less

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Severe intestinal pains, gas, nearly vomited. I ate a different cereal over the past few days and had no symptoms so I don’t think it was the milk. Ordered from Amazon. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Gas See Less

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