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Los Amigos Taqueria in Brighton, MA linked to Salmonella outbreak
2 years ago •source boston25news.com • business
366 Washington Street, Boston, 02135 Massachusetts, United States
####Update May 26, 2023The Massachusetts Department of Public Health informed on May 25, 2023, that laboratory testing has confirmed 45 cases of salmonella infection in customers of the Brighton restaurant.
According to the news, 29 of the 45 confirmed cases are in Boston residents, and there are more reports of undiagnosed illnesses associated with this restaurant.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: www.nbcboston.com/news/local/number-of-salmonella-cases-in-los-amigos-outbreak-rises/3054046/
May 19, 2023
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Boston Inspectional Services Department are investigating an emerging Salmonella outbreak linked to Los Amigos Taqueria located at 366 Washington Street in Brighton, affecting residents in the Brighton, Boston, and Greater Boston area. The BPHC urged residents who visited the Brighton location between May 12 and May 18 to monitor themselves for symptoms of Salmonella infection, including fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, and to contact a healthcare provider for an evaluation and testing if appropriate.
According to the news, this location in Brighton was closed on May 18. Additionally, there was another location in West Roxbury, that had its license to operate suspended following an inspection on Friday, May 19.
Source: www.boston25news.com/news/local/local-restaurant-chain-has-2-boston-locations-shut-down-amid-investigation-into-salmonella-outbreak/KTI7PJCSO5G3BLZ6WJXK3LKPMU/
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