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Salata, Westchester Drive, Dallas, TX, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-yywk7928 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills
Suspected source: Soy, salad dressing
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: Less than 4 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: This is the third time I’ve had diarrhea after eating lunch at this location. The only common denominator… See more

#salata #dallas #texas #unitedstates #salad #soy #ginger

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BIBIBOP Asian Grill, East Palatine Road, Arlington Heights, IL, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-pbxt8388 • details

Sunday, August 18th I had bowl of noodles, broccoli, tofu, kale with the Sesame Ginger sauce. 15 minutes later I had stabbing gas pains & bloating. Later, I had awful diahrrea all night long and a gurgling stomach. I have pain in my lower intestines or cramp… See more

#arlingtonheights #illinois #unitedstates #broccoli #bowl #sesame #ginger

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Trader Joe's, West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-zfky5177 • details

Trader Joe’s Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings About two hours after eating the soup dumplings, I started feeling off—with stomach pain, fatigue, light nausea, gas. A couple of hours after that, the nausea suddenly intensified, and I spent from 10 pm until 2 am retching repeatedly and… See more

#traderjoes #sanmateo #california #unitedstates #soup #pork #dumplings #ginger

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Recall notice

####Update Sesame Seeds recalled due to salmonella####

1 year ago •source mpi.govt.nz • details

####Update July 22, 2024

Several more brands are recalling their Sesame Seeds due to a potential Salmonella contamination.

The Brands recalled are:
- Papamoa Spice King brand Sesame Seeds White (sold in bulk bin), Sold from 27 June 2024 up to and including 19 July 2024, The… See more

#newzealand #chilli #korean #sesame #ginger #soy

Food Recall Update Sesame Seeds recalled due to salmonella Update July 22, 2024

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Meijer, West State Street, Alliance, OH, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-rkyyh246 • details

On July 16, 2024 I consumed the pre-made Meijer brand Berry Pecan Salad and within 2 hours I had severe stomach cramps and felt extreme nausea. Later in the evening is when the diarrhea started. I was only able to eat a few gluten-free crackers for dinner… See more

#meijer #alliance #ohio #unitedstates #pecan #salad #crackers #ginger

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Jamba, Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-rjfvp118 • details

I ordered a ginger and kale smoothie and when my daughter picked it up, the worker said tell your mom thanks for tipping. I hadn’t tipped I drink a little bit of the smoothie got on my plane and immediately started having stomach cramps and within an… See more

#jambajuice #santaana #california #unitedstates #ginger

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Outbreak

Consumer Alert for Badia Spices Inc. Ground Ginger and Cinnamon due to Lead Levels.

2 years ago •source agriculture.ny.gov • details

New York State Department of Agriculture, alerted consumers to the presence of elevated lead levels in Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon, manufactured by Badia Spices Inc. The products were sold at multiple retailers within New York State.

Exposure to lead may cause health problems for consumers, particularly… See more

#newyork #newyork #unitedstates #cinnamon #ginger

Outbreak Consumer Alert for Badia Spices Inc. Ground Ginger and Cinnamon due to Lead Levels. New York State D... photo #1

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Oliveira's Steak Bar & Grill, School Street, Everett, MA, USA

2 years ago •reported by user-zjwk6373 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache, other: Bloody diarrhea
Suspected source: I was fine till i ate at a restaurant
Onset: Right away
Duration: Several days
Sick: Me
Additional information: I ate here Friday 5/31/24 at 1130 pm. An hour… See more

#everett #massachusetts #unitedstates #ginger

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El Palacio Buffet, South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, USA

2 years ago •reported by user-xpvqp634 • details

Went there for dinner Sunday, April 28, 2024. In less than 24 hours started feeling nauseous and from there went into fever, chills, severe stomach cramps, extreme bloating, headache. I was not able to keep even crackers and ginger ale down for 4 days and it took… See more

#buffet #orlando #florida #unitedstates #crackers #ginger

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Candied ginger, Toronto, ON, Canada

2 years ago •reported by user-zvxrd644 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: moldy candied ginger
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: bloody diarrhea | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Bloody Stool, Mold

#mold #toronto #ontario #canada #ginger

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