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P.F. Chang's, San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA

5 years ago •reported by user-byxp6644 • details

I had the sesame chicken and began to feel bad about an 1hour and half later. Violently threw up for around 4 hours and had other issues as well. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Other

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Panda Express, West University Drive, Denton, TX, USA

5 years ago •reported by user-wfcp6171 • details

I ate sesame chicken and walnut shrimp with fried rice, I’d never had a reaction like that from anywhere but it wasn’t fun. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Other

#pandaexpress #denton #texas #unitedstates #chicken #friedrice #rice #shrimp #sesame #sesamechicken

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Whole Foods Market, West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, USA

5 years ago •reported by user-mzgr1679 • details

Raw ahi tuna from seafood section about .35 LBS seasoned with chili soy and onions sesame seeds GOT BAD INSTESTNAL CRAMPING 2 HRS LATER REALLY BAD I ALMOST PASSED OUT WITH HEAVY DIARRHEA | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Other, Cramps

#wholefoodsmarket #raw #lasvegas #nevada #unitedstates #chili #seafood #tuna #sesame #soy

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Regulatory Report

Kamdar Plaza, 2646 W Devon Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

5 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Mar 22, 2021
52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed sewage backup inside 3-compartment sink when water is being drained located at rear kitchen prep area. Sewage must be completely drained into an approved sewage system and must be repaired and maintained… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sesame

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sweetgreen Logan Circle, P Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

5 years ago •reported by user-pxqy6987 • details

I ate my food at about 7:50 and had the sudden urge to throw up at 9pm. I had a make your bowl with romaine, shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro, kale, sunflower seeds, zattar bread crumbs, spicy broccoli, sesame tofu, avocado, and spicy cashew dressing. The food tasted… See more

#sweetgreen #nuts #washington #districtofcolumbia #unitedstates #avocado #bread #broccoli #romaine #cabbage #bowl #sesame #carrot

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Recall notice

Alqosh Sesame oil “Tahin” - recalled due to Salmonella

5 years ago •source fda.gov • details

Company name: Mediterranean Food Inc.
Brand name: Alqosh
Product recalled: Sesame oil “Tahin”
Reason of the recall: Salmonella
FDA Recall date: March 08, 2021
Recall details: Mediterranean Food Inc. of Warren, MI, is recalling its 2Lb plastic jar of "Alqosh Sesame Oil" because they have the potential… See more

#michigan #unitedstates #sesame

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Recall notice

Kareem Chef Tahina (Ground Sesame Paste) - recalled due to potential Salmonella

5 years ago •source fda.gov • details

Company name: Kareem Mart
Brand name: Kareem Chef
Product recalled: Tahina (Ground Sesame Paste)
Reason of the recall: Potential for Salmonella
FDA Recall date: March 05, 2021
Recall details: KAREEM MART of Garden City, MI, is recalling its 1lb, 2lb, 10kg of “Tahina” food treats because they… See more

#michigan #unitedstates #sesame

Food Recall Kareem Chef Tahina (Ground Sesame Paste) - recalled due to potential Salmonella Company name: Kareem... photo #1

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Makkoli Chinese Restaurant, North Main Street, Marion, SC, USA

5 years ago •reported by user-qcdq2959 • details

for the past 2 months my family has ordered Chinese from this place at least once a week. We always get either sesame chicken or general two's chicken and always get broccoli with brown sauce and shrimp fried rice. Everything, without fail, I wake up the next… See more

#marion #southcarolina #unitedstates #broccoli #chicken #chinese #friedrice #rice #shrimp #sesame #sesamechicken

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Panda Express, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL, USA

5 years ago •reported by user-rrdk5756 • details

I ordered through drive through 2 plates one for my husband and one for me. My plate had fried rice, noodles, sesame chicken, and broccoli beef with a coke. The cashier told me to pull over to the side while they pre my meal so i did,… See more

#pandaexpress #hollywood #florida #unitedstates #beef #broccoli #chicken #friedrice #rice #coke #sesame #sesamechicken

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Panda Express, S State Hwy 6, Houston, TX, USA

5 years ago •reported by user-vnnjg681 • details

i ate the kung pao chicken and sesame chicken with fried rice and that night a threw up so hard and i wasent feeling good at all.. my head hurt so bad and i felt sick and couldn't go to work the next day. | Symptoms: Vomiting, Headache

#pandaexpress #houston #texas #unitedstates #chicken #friedrice #rice #sesame #sesamechicken

Consumer Review - Food Safety Panda Express, S State Hwy 6, Houston, TX, USA i ate the kung pao chicken and sesame chicken with fr... photo #1

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