Product: Cupcake

“Vanilla cupcake with frosting from there Ate a cupcake on an empty stomach and didn't eat anything else afterwards. Nausea began between 1-2 hours later. I was very bloated. Vomited 3 or 4 times between 9:30pm and 3am ”

“Inspection Failure: 08-Jan-20
Details: > UPON ENTERING PIZZA PREP AREA. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLER THAT WAS PREPARING PIZZA TO USE. LARGE PREP TABLE AND SAUSAGE/ MEAT MACHINE COMPLETELY BLOCKING HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PIC REMOVE... See More TABLE AND ADJUSTED MEAT MACHINE SO INSPECTOR AND EMPLOYEE COULD USE HAND SINK-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
> OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOLER GASKETS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT
> observed floors, walls not clean of debris behind heavy equipment, mop sink area, under dry storage units. must clean/maintain.
> OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION
37- FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED: 4-24-2019 ,NOT CORRECTED. NO LABELS ON PACKAGED CUPCAKES AND COOKIIES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
Source: Chicago Health Dept ”

“Son ate a cupcake that was brought it for someones birthday. Quick onset approximately 1 hour afterwards for symptoms to show up. ”

“Ate strawberry cupcake and got sick within 2-4 hours after eating. Fever, nausea, loss of appetite and diarrhea. ”

“I had a chocolate cupcake with whipped icing, an Angus Bubba Burger, and a Nathan's Beef Hot Dog. All items purchased from this location and prepared this afternoon. I ate the cupcake at about 11:30, the hot dog at 1:30 and the burger at 2. I suddenly felt unwell around... See More 9:45 and pooped normally. Rapidly after that, the cramps started, increased to a 9 of 10 on the pain scale, and the diarrhea went from urgent and normal texture to loose, watery, green with a really foul odor. I think it may be over after 90 minutes of not being able to leave the bathroom. I am SO happy to not be puking on top of this. ”

“Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting, I was the only one that ate them. Within two hours the symptoms started ”

“The warm spinach dip with pita bread at United Clun, We arrived at airport and proceeded to the United Club, We arrived at airport RWR around 3;30pm checked in a proceeded to wait at the second floor United Club. There were various appetizers and we both ate the same things... See More except I had some wRm spinach dip with pita bread and a red cake mini cupcake. ”

“My family & I had dinner at IHOP. My 4 year old has been throwing up, diarrhea, and severe nausea & stomach pain since early this morning. We're leaving her dr now with a stomach bug diagnosis caused by contaminated food. She ate the Jr. Cupcake combo with sausage &... See More scrambled eggs. ”

“My sister and I went to IHOP in Harvard for lunch on Wednesday January 30th, 2019. She got cupcake pancakes and I got the classic steakburger with bacon. Upon arrival, I had noticed that the kitchen had forgotten to put the bacon on my burger. The waitress apologized, and she... See More said she would bring a couple strips to me. I didn't want to eat all of my burger before they brought the bacon to me, so I started eating my fries instead.

They were taking a very long time with the bacon, as I had almost finished all of my fries. My sister said I should start eating my burger before it got cold, and I was actually thinking the same thing. It was only a little warm, and it was rarer than I'd normally order (they forgot to ask me how I wanted it cooked). When they finally brought the bacon, I already ate half the burger. I finished it with the long-awaited bacon applied, and there was no problem (yet).

There were no symptoms for the rest of the day, and most of the next day. However, at around 8:00 PM, I started feeling nauseous. We had ordered Papa John's, and I felt sick before I even started eating. Around 9:00 PM, I felt terrible, so I went to the bathroom. Soon after, I violently vomited all of the Papa John's into the toilet. Not long after, I started having uncontrollable diarrhea that accompanied the vomiting. So here I am, soaked in my own diarrhea, hanging over the puke bucket, waiting for the next round. I ruined my comforter, throw blanket, sheet, and mattress pad in the process. I also ruined my nice Nike sweatpants that I had purchased fairly recently ($50.00 down the drain). Overcome by lethargy, I had no sense of time, and around 1:00 AM, I was brought to the Somerville ER by ambulance after I saw blood in my diarrhea.

The doctors took some samples, put me on an IV, and gave me antibiotics. At this time, my diarrhea was completely red, and not solid at all (not to mention that it smelled very unpleasant). I was transported to Cambridge Hospital to be kept as an inpatient for a few days. There they confirmed my suspicion that the burger was to blame. I was stuck on a clear fluid diet of broth and juice until my diarrhea subsided. I was then put on a BRAT diet to make sure I could keep solid food down.

By Saturday afternoon, I was back home, and I was able to attend school on Monday (I'm 17). What I've learned from this experience is to NEVER ORDER A BURGER FROM IHOP AGAIN. ”

“01/07/2019
Approximately 4:00pm
Brownie Crunch Cupcakes on “Special” ”