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D.C. Cobb's in McHenry, IL linked to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak
3 years ago •source mchenrycountyil.gov • business
1204 North Green Street, McHenry, 60050 Illinois, United States
####Update October 28, 2022The McHenry County Department of Health announced that this outbreak investigation is closed. MCDH conducted a case-control study that identified 173 individuals who became ill after eating food from the restaurant. Norovirus was identified as the pathogen, but the investigation could not determine exactly how it was introduced into the facility.
After MCDH staff conducted an inspection and provided corrective action, D.C. Cobb's employees and management responded quickly, dramatically reducing the transmission of illness associated with the outbreak.
Source: www.mchenrycountyil.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17193/17
September 13, 2022
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 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.
Source: www.mchenrycountyil.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17125/17
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