Amarillo,
Texas,
United States
The City of Amarillo Environmental Health Department and Public Health Department (APHD) are investigating a Salmonella outbreak associated with an enchilada meal served at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Sunday (March 27).
Anyone with food items from this event should throw away those food items.
Salmonella is a stomach illness with diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever being common symptoms. Salmonella is usually self-limiting. Treatment usually consists of drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Individuals experiencing symptoms after eating food from the event should seek medical attention, and if you are experiencing diarrhea and fever should not return to work, school or daycare until symptom-free for 24 hours.
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.
Source:
www.amarillo.gov