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Product: Chorizo
Chorizo, Buritaca, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
February 13, 2021 6:35 AM
“I ate the chorizo at 8:30am, in the restaurant where tourists who go to Palomino stop for breakfast. I began to feel with a stomach ache and about 3 pm I started to vomit and develop diarrhea. I threw up six times and had five liquid and fetid stools. See Less”
Scallops, Morrisons, Sutton Road, Maidstone, UK
February 6, 2021 2:17 PM
“We ate a homemade paella with chorizo, prawns and scallops. My partner purchased prawns and scallops from there. He made a paella which we both ate at around 3pm. He had severe sickness and diarrhoea at 6.30pm.
18.30 - 3 hours after eating scallops, I ate the same meal and have no symptoms. See Less”
Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill, Main Street, Hilliard, OH, USA
February 5, 2021 10:44 AM
“The Chorizo😬 didnt eat any other meat and def got food poisoning See Less”

Sunrise Cafe Chicago, 2012 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
February 5, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Feb 3, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no handwashing signage at rear food preparation area. Must provide.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: found no discard date for the following ready to eat (rte), ti... See Moreme/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) held for over 24 hours: cooked chorizo and cooked tuna. Instructed manager to provide discard date for all rte, tcs food held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed eggs and burgers on menu said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for all menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approx 80 - 100 dead roaches in the following areas: behind front food preparation under beverage station along entire wall (300), behind coolers in 1st rear food preparation area along entire wall(30), also noted 30 in 2nd rear food preparation area along entire wall (30), under stair case in basement(10). Must remove, clean sanitize and maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found shelves in all coolers located in 1st rear food preparation area filled with black mold like substance. Must clean sanitize and maintain.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: found no covered garbage receptacle in womens or unisex washroom. Must provide covered garbage receptacle in all washrooms women utilize.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found an accumulation of grease under fryer. Must clean sanitize and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
Chorizado, Superior Grocers, North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA, USA
January 15, 2021 1:15 AM
“bought chorizo from the deli at superior market and came home to make it with egg (egg & chorizo) hours later i threw up food and continue to throw up acid reflux See Less”
RJ's Cafe, Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, USA
December 27, 2020 11:07 PM
“Chorizo See Less”
Sabas Vega, 1808 S Ashland Ave , Chicago, Il, USA
December 15, 2020 9:01 AM
“Report date: Dec 11, 2020
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12(a) observed inadequate hot water (60f) at the hand washing sinks located in the toilet rooms. Instructed to always maintain all hand washing sink with an adequate hot water temperature... See Moreof 100f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 12 observed no hand drying provision at both of the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas. Instructed to always maintain a hand drying provision (paper towels) at the hand washing sinks at all times. Manager provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e) observed a brownish substance on the panel inside of the ice machine and on the ice maker of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: 3-501. 16(a:1) observed time/temperature control for safety foods (cooked pork) at improper hot holding temperature of 119f located under a heat lamp in the front food prep area. Instructed manager to always maintain all tcs hot holding at 135f or above at all times and discard and denature said tcs foods. Manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: 3-501. 16(a:2,&b) observed tcs foods (chorizo) being held at improper cold holding temperature of 75f in the food prep area. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times and discard and denature said tcs food. Manager discarded said food during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation written under violation #21.
32. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
- comments: 8-103. 11 observed facility making chorizo without a variance letter from the health department. Instructed facility to obtain a variance letter for all special processes. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-603. 15 observed large pots unable to fully submerge in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3 compartment sink or provide a written procedure for washing rinsing and sanitizing large pots.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated debris on the cooking equipment in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean all.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed accumulated dirt debris on the floors thru out the entire rear food prep area and inside of the walk in cooler, observed excessive accumulated dust on the fans located inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean all.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed the food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
The Cheesecake Factory, Buford Drive, Buford, GA, USA
December 11, 2020 10:07 PM
“I ordered breakfast tacos and a slice of the salted caramel cheesecake through DoorDash the evening of November 25, 2020 (the day before Thanksgiving). The eggs tasted good. However , the caramel was thick and had a weird texture. Within an hour, I was experiencing stomach pains and diarrhea. I went... See Moreto bed feeling bad. Four hours later I woke up in a cold sweat, drank some water and immediately developed severe chest tightness and difficulty breathing which required me to call the paramedics. Their assessment was food poisoning. Over the next 3 hours, and after a lot of hyperventilating, I threw up everything I had eaten. I woke up the next morning feeling lethargic, but fine. I don’t know if it was the eggs, chorizo, avocado or caramel, but I will not return. See Less”
Tesco Superstore, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland
November 18, 2020 12:04 PM
“Product: Tesco Smoked Prosciutto And Salami Plat 200G
My partner was up all night vomiting, dry retching with severe abdominal pain and shakes after 2-3 days of consuming this product. We follow the same diet except for these Tesco meats that only he consumed, and I was not sick. Today I saw a noti... See Morece for Tesco recalling it's Spicy Chorizo Slices 80g, which were contaminated with Listeria. I believe the multipack of meats that my partner consumed (which contained Tesco chorizo) was also contaminated with Listeria and this product should also be recalled. See Less”
Recent Interesting Reports
February 10, 2021 1:00 PM
“Company name: Dole Fresh Vegetables
Brand name: Dole
Product recalled: Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit
Reason of the recall: Undeclared wheat and tree nuts
FDA Recall date: February 10, 2021
Recall details: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lot codes of Dole™ Sunflower... See MoreCrunch Chopped Salad Kit.
- Dole™ Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit. UPC: 0-71430-00034-2. Best If Used by Date: 02-11-21. Lot code: W02702A | W02702B.
This recall is due to possible undeclared allergens (wheat and tree nuts) in Dole™ Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit. The dressing and topping kit (master pack) designed for a different Dole product was unintentionally used during a portion of the production of the salad. Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses nor allergic reactions have been reported to date in association with the recall. However, people who have an allergy to wheat and tree nuts may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The product lot code and Best if Used by Date are located on the upper right corner of each bag and the UPC code is located on the bottom right corner of the back of each bag. The impacted products were distributed in OH, NY and WI. Consumers are advised to check product they have in their homes and discard any product matching the production description, UPC codes, product lot code and Best if Used by Date listed above.
No other Dole products are included in the recall. Only Dole™ Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit with the exact UPC code, lot code and Best if Used by Date identified above are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111Call: 1-800-356-3111, which is open 24 hours a day.
Check the full recall details on fda.gov See Less”
Chipotle Mexican Grill, East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA
February 9, 2021 9:49 AM
“I ordered a bowl around 12:30pm on Monday, February 8th. It had brown rice, black beans, chicken, fajitas, mild salsa, corn, cheese, guacamole, and lettuce. I started getting a big headache later in the afternoon (past 2pm). After 5pm my head was still hurting. Headache went away shortly after 6pm.... See MoreAround 7-9pm I started feeling nauseous and chills. Took my temperature and had a fever of 100. I didn't want to eat anything for the night (skipped dinner). I go to bed and I'm restless the whole night with stomach cramps. Kept drinking water when I'd wake up. 6am still have a fever. Ate a little bit of a bar but still have stomach cramps. Went #2 and stool was a mixture of loose and normal. Today I still have a fever and cramps. See Less”
Pizza Hut, Powhatan Street, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
February 12, 2021 2:16 PM
“I ordered two pizzas and wings im sweating and throwing up. See Less”

Applebee's Grill + Bar, Plaistow Road, Haverhill, MA, USA
February 14, 2021 11:17 PM
“Today, assuming it was the food last night, I had the crispy oriental chicken salad, only ate a few bites of lettuce because it tasted almost dirty. Ate more of the chicken. Only me, and just under 24 hours , but I woke up nauseous the diarrhea started after 6pm See Less”
Walmart Supercenter, US Highway 27 North, Sebring, FL, USA
March 2, 2021 12:15 AM
“Yesterday, Old almond milk that we bought there We bought almond milk from there using the delivery service. It was our first time using this service. The day of the delivery we used the almond milk in our smoothies. A few hours later, we started having headaches, feeling fatigue, and ran fevers. Th... See Moree next day (today) we had nausea and diarrhea. See Less”
February 11, 2021 5:57 PM
“The FSA announced the recall of Birchwood XXL Pork Mince (12% Fat) by Lidl GB because they may contain pieces of plastic.
FSA advises consumers not to eat the recalled products. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund with or without a receipt.
- Birchwood X... See MoreXL Pork Mince (12% Fat). 1kg. Use by 13 February 2021.
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Check the full recall details on the FSA website food.gov.uk
Source: FSA See Less”
Ground Hamburger, Real Canadian Superstore, Broadway Street East, Yorkton, SK, Canada
February 13, 2021 12:32 PM
“Eating ground hamburger. Just myself and I ate 2 buns with hamburger in and that was around 9:30 and by 12:30 I felt like I was going to die. I had the sh*ts and I was throwing up and rolling around in pain in the bathroom till about 4 4:30. I still feel very weak today See Less”
Wendy's, Sunrise Boulevard East, Puyallup, WA, USA
March 7, 2021 1:54 AM
“I got 2 Dave's Song;e chilli cheese fries and a frosty made me sick minutes after eating. 1 right after eating within 10 minutes nausea then bad stomach cramps then salmonella like diarrhea. I only ate 1 of the 2 Dave's single ate all the chilli cheese fries frosty got sick tight away.
I got sick o... See Moren Saturday March 7 2021 after eating there. Bad diarrhea, severe stomach cramping. Will never eat there again. See Less”
Denny's, El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, USA
February 15, 2021 4:51 PM
“Me and family are throwing up and getting sick because of the food. Iam sitting in the bathroom for See Less”
Smart & Final Extra!, West Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA
February 16, 2021 4:56 PM
“Baby spring mix produce 2 people . Within hours . Abdominal pain , cramping , nausea and severe diarrhea
Lastnight & all day today See Less”