Product: Romaine

Severe diarrhea and dehydration. I believe from romaine lettuce | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Dehydration See Less

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Both my sister and I had salad at the cafeteria around 1 pm. We both got very sick at 11pm. Nausea,, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, low grade fever, headache
Salad,Romaine and iceberg sling mix, | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, Headache See Less

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Report date: Mar 9, 2023
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by a food employee - observed a food employee in the basement prep area touch his cell phone, put his phone away, and then handle romaine lettuce without washing hands... See More or putting on clean gloves. Instructed management that all employees must wash their hands after engaging in activities that contaminate their hands. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued. Employee stopped prepping and washed hands.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed multiple food prep employees not wearing hair restraints. Instructed management that all employees handling or preparing food must wear a hair restraint. Must provide and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the glass washer dish machine in the 1st floor dish room leaking onto the floor. Must repair leak and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed multiple lights in the 1st-floor dishwashing room burned out. Must replace burned-out light bulbs and provide adequate lighting in said area.

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Got a sofritas bowl with rice, romaine, guacamole, cheese and salsa three days ago - stomach gargling started a few hours later. Woke up late that night with severe stomach cramping. Developed nausea, vomiting, chills, fever, diarrhea, and major fatigue. I think it’s norovirus. I’m so frustrated-... See More I got the worst food poisoning in my life from them about 12 years ago. It took me several years to even consider eating there again. Now, here I am once more | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Chills, Fatigue, Cramps See Less

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Friday, March 3rd, I had the supergreens, romaine, grilled chicken, red hummus, regular hummus, crazy feta, lentils, tomatoes in olive oil, pickled onions, feta, tomatoes and cucumbers, lemon herb tahini dressing, and pita bread. Severe stomach cramps and putrid diarrhea for 2 days following. I will not... See More be back after this incident. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Cramps See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: The lettuce or frozen precooked chicken
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: Ate some with my lunch and began feeling super sick to my stomach... See More an hour or so later. Ended up with stomach cramps and vomiting. Still feeling bad 24 hours later. I have had body aches and felt feverish as well. Marketside brand prepackage shredded romaine | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache, Body Ache See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Lettuce from here
Onset: Right away
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: It was the Marketplace big bag mixed with Romaine and carrots lot number 81131 38807 | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps See Less

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My husband and I both had a burrito bowl with steak, black beans, guac, white rice, cheese, sour cream, and romaine lettuce. Within 2-3 hours, we started feeling nauseated. Within 5 hours, we started having an upset stomach. Within 11 hours, we were up all night with... See More diarrhea and vomiting. Now we are weak and exhausted the next day. This is not the first time we’ve gotten sick from there. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Weakness See Less

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Report date: Feb 7, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink inaccessible in rear bakery prep area. Hot water was shut off at hand washing sink making it inaccessible for employees to properly wash hands and only cold water... See More was available. Observed several employees prepping food while hot water was turned off. Hand washing sink must be accessible to properly wash hands at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Manager turned on hot water from valve below hand sink.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed hard boiled eggs at improper cold holding temperature at 48. 2f at salad bar. Also observed the following time temperature control for safety foods at improper cold holding temperature at salad bar. Cottage cheese found at 46. 3f, cole slaw found at 48. 5f, chopped romaine lettuce found at 43. 8f, spinach found at 47. 5f. Raw hamburger patties found at 44. 9f in prep cooler. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41. 0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food was discarded voluntarily by manager. Food weighing approximately 20 lbs at a cost of $125. 00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed broken equipment thermometer not reading ambient temperature inside of cooler where packaged dutch bacon was being stored. Must repair or replace equipment thermometer.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged vegetables for customer self service without a label. Food items include packaged radishes, peppers, beans and milpro. Instructed to provide a label with the name of business, address, name of food, net quantity.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food employee in bakery prep area without wearing a hair restraint. Food employees must wear a hair restraint when preparing foods.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed improper water temperature at wash bowl (right side) at 81. 2f in men's employee bathroom. Wash bowl on left side was maintaining water temperature of 100. 0f. Water temperature must be maintained at 100. 0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed light in chicken prep walk in cooler not working. Must provide adequate lighting.

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Romaine lettuce
Onset: 1 to 2 days
Duration: Several days
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache See Less

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