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Romaine Food Poisoning

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Last updated: May 25, 2023

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Albertsons Market Street, East Fairview Avenue, Meridian, ID, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-fdkcz764 • details

I grabbed a salad from the salad bar this morning (romaine lettuce, broccoli, red onions, red bell peppers, eggs, Parmesan cheese, black olives, ranch)

And have been stuck in the bathroom for the last hour with really bad diarrhea and abdominal cramping. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea

#albertsons #meridian #idaho #unitedstates #broccoli #cheese #lettuce #salad #romaine #parmesan

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Costco Wholesale, Southbank Boulevard, Okotoks, AB, Canada

3 years ago •reported by user-tmbh3847 • details

Today romaine lettuce Two of my young children got sick, both vomiting after eating the lettuce. Ages 5 and 7. | Symptoms: Vomiting

#costco #okotoks #alberta #canada #lettuce #romaine

Consumer Review - Food Safety Costco Wholesale, Southbank Boulevard, Okotoks, AB, Canada Today romaine lettuce Two of my young chi... photo #1

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LongHorn Steakhouse, Amelia Drive, Orchard Park, NY, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-bcpnb825 • details

Wife and I had lunch today within 30 minutes of the store opening. We both had Ceasar Salad and Ribeye. My wife got sick first. Chills, nausea, cramps, eventual vomiting. Onset within 3 hours. I was a couple hours behind my wife but same symptoms. My cramps… See more

#longhornsteakhouse #orchardpark #newyork #unitedstates #lettuce #romaine #caesarsalad

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Chopt Creative Salad Co., East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-mzrp8161 • details

Sick overnight from a salad I had from here. Had romaine lettuce. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting

#chopt #greenwich #connecticut #unitedstates #lettuce #salad #romaine

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Slimy lettuce Romaine, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-xzfqx793 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Slimy lettuce Romaine
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: Several Weeks
Additional information: I was home | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

#bloomfieldhills #michigan #unitedstates #romaine #lettuce

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Rouses Market, Diamondhead, MS, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-jwtp3315 • details

Dole Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 9oz. bag. Best By Date 04-20-23. From here. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, Chills

#diamondhead #mississippi #unitedstates #lettuce #romaine

Consumer Review - Food Safety Rouses Market, Diamondhead, MS, USA Dole Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 9oz. bag. Best By Date 04-20-23.... photo #1

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Trader Joe's, Bel Aire Plaza, Napa, CA, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-zhyzt992 • details

On 4/10/23 at ~ 7PM Ate 1/2 of a Turkey Club Wrap with uncured bacon "Use By" Date is 4/12/23, and "Romaine: from Yuma Harvested After: 3/22/23" on the label Experienced digestive upset ~ 11:30 PM (4.5 hours) progressing to explosive diarrhea and vomiting by 12:30 AM… See more

#traderjoes #napa #california #unitedstates #bacon #sandwich #turkey #wrap #romaine

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Recall notice

Revolution Farms Lettuce & Salad Kits - recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

3 years ago •source fda.gov • details

Revolution Farms, LLC is expanding the voluntary recall announced on April 5, 2023 to include all products sold under the Revolution Farms brand. All date codes are included in this recall. The recalled product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were… See more

#unitedstates #lettuce #salad #wrap #romaine #sesame #ginger

Food Recall Revolution Farms Lettuce & Salad Kits - recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes Revolution Farms, LLC... photo #1

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CAVA, Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-fdtm3145 • details

Arnd 8 pm I ate a bowl with brown rice , romaine, chicken , tom/cucumber, feta, taziki, humus, green sauce, pita chips .. a few hours later kept burping up the food, at 4 am I woke up to throwing up and diarrhea ! | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Burping

#cava #westbury #newyork #unitedstates #chicken #chips #pita #rice #romaine #brownrice #bowl #greensauce #feta #hummus

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Recall notice

Revolution Farms Lettuce & Salad Kits - recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

3 years ago •source fda.gov • details

Revolution Farms of Caledonia, Michigan is voluntarily recalling the listed products packed between 3/3/23 and 3/11/23, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products were sold to the following retailers and food service distributors… See more

#unitedstates #lettuce #salad #romaine #sesame #ginger