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Chevys Fresh Mex, Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-ynwy4598 • details

hi, i ate the salsa here and completely projectile vomited after for hours. i couldn’t sleep at night and i had such a bad migraine and i couldn’t sleep i also had a game the next morning causing me to play bad | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Migraine

#chevysfreshmex #bloomington #minnesota #unitedstates #salsa

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, 808 North 102nd Street, Omaha, NE, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-ypgbn616 • details

Had a chicken bowl with brown rice, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, and queso. I order exact meal 2 days ago in which I developed the same symptoms. I didn’t think it was this place, so I order again today and I’m again having these symptoms. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

#chipotlemexicangrill #omaha #nebraska #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #cream #icecream #lettuce #rice #salsa #sourcream #brownrice #chickenbowl #bowl

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mango salsa, Costco Wholesale, Bouvier Street, Quebec, QC, Canada

4 years ago •reported by user-fvkq9643 • details

I had mango salsa... “she was in bubble mode” very fermented and tasteless. I spit and rinse my mouth. next morning: nausea. vomiting., lip ulcer, hives face, vomiting. day 2. diarrhea + nausea. The lady of said they had several returns of the product for the same… See more

#costco #quebec #quebec #canada #salsa

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Tacos El Tio #4, Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-drmp8895 • details

My family of four is sick this morning. Last meal we ate was yesterday evening San out 8pm. , We ate tacos Al pastor. We all (family of 4) have diarrhea and stomach cramps. For some of us the discomfort began with acid reflux about 4 hours… See more

#oakpark #illinois #unitedstates #salsa #taco #bean

Consumer Review - Food Safety Tacos El Tio #4, Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, USA My family of four is sick this morning. Last meal we... photo #1

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Chili's Grill & Bar, Broadway Avenue, Boise, ID, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-hkmkd139 • details

Had dinner at here with a group of friends, snacked on their chips and salsa, and had their brisket burger and a side of fries. Got home, and a couple hours later started to feel nauseous, had the chills, skin was and still is sensitive to touch,… See more

#chilis #boise #idaho #unitedstates #burger #chips #fries #salsa #brisket #chi-chis

Consumer Food Safety Report Chili's Grill & Bar, Broadway Avenue, Boise, ID, USA Had dinner at here with a group of friends, sna... photo #1

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El Pollo Loco, West Whittier Boulevard, La Habra, CA, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-zdqc8473 • details

Last night, I think it was the their tacos I ate the Birria tacos. I ate the 2 birria taco combo and some of the Spanish rice and avocado salsa. After eating that within 3 hours I was feeling nauseous and ended up vomiting 4 times and… See more

#elpolloloco #lahabra #california #unitedstates #avocado #rice #salsa #spanish #taco

Consumer Review - Food Safety El Pollo Loco, West Whittier Boulevard, La Habra, CA, USA Last night, I think it was the their taco... photo #1

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La Fortaleza De Arcelia Guerrero, 5958 W Diversey Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 11, 2022
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

8. Hands clean & properly washed… See more

#rodents #pink #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #onion #salsa #ro-tel

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Burnside, 650 E 91st Pl , Chicago, Il, USA

4 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: May 10, 2022
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed peeling paint above and in contact with the baking serving pans. Instructed manager to remove equipment and store in a location where contamination won't occur.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed… See more

#rats #rodents #mice #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #cream #italian #salsa #vegetable #sourcream #garlic #cooks

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On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - South Arlington, Interstate 20 West, Arlington, TX, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-yzyc3129 • details

We order burrito platter and enchilada combo dinner with chips and salsa.
On Friday- 5/6/2022. Began projectile vomiting and diarrhea Friday night and into Saturday at 4:00am- Sunday morning! | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

#ontheborder #arlington #texas #unitedstates #burrito #chips #salsa #chi-chis

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Central Market, 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-twfw9765 • details

On 5/5/22, ~12:30 p.m., I visited the deli and got a small gumbo with a little chili con carne, small salad (spinach, arugula, cheeses, chopped eggs and other veggies, dip and salsa, dressings), and half turkey, avocado, bacon croissant. Within a few hours I became nauseated and… See more

#austin #texas #unitedstates #avocado #bacon #cheese #chili #croissant #salad #salsa #spinach #turkey #veggie #egg #arugula