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In-N-Out Burger, East Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-dvtnm555 • details

Had a cheeseburger, fries, and a shake around 5:00pm, woke at 2:30am with severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. Couldn’t leave bathroom for 4 hours straight. It’s now 10:00am…still have all of the symptoms, just not as severe. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps

#innout #manteca #california #unitedstates #burger #cheese #cheeseburger #fries #shake

Consumer Review - Food Safety In-N-Out Burger, East Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA, USA Had a cheeseburger, fries, and a shake aroun... photo #1

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Burger King, West Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-yvcp2167 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Stomach Pain, Chills
Suspected source: I grabbed a chocolate milkshake and fries on my way home from a friends.
Onset: other: Other
Duration: Several days
Sick: Not sure
Additional information: I have never had this happen before, I got a chocolate milkshake and… See more

#burgerking #elkton #maryland #unitedstates #chocolate #fries #milkshake #shake #milk #chocolateshake

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Milkshake, Five Guys, High Pointe Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-cqrkw224 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Chills
Suspected source: Milkshake
Onset: Right away
Duration: Less than 4 hours
Additional information: It came right back up without digestion. Not lactose intolerant | Symptoms: Nausea, Chills

#fiveguys #harrisburg #pennsylvania #unitedstates #milkshake #shake #milk

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McDonald's, 1695 Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-tgkz5633 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Vomiting, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: mkchicken
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Additional information: I assume it was from the mkchicken but i also had fries and a chocolate shake. I also didnt eat anything else that day so… See more

#mcdonalds #battlecreek #michigan #unitedstates #chicken #chocolate #fries #shake #chocolateshake

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Arby's, Hall Road, Macomb, MI, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-wmqdg719 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: food here
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: andes milkshake from here | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

#arbys #macomb #michigan #unitedstates #milkshake #shake #milk

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Johnny Rockets, South Avenue, Bloomington, MN, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-zndfp985 • details

I've eaten here twice and got severely sick twice - nothing like my lactose intolerance in the past. I had a milk shake both times (one time 3 years ago, and the other time 4-5 years ago). My palms got itchy, I started having cold and hot… See more

#johnnyrockets #bloomington #minnesota #unitedstates #milkshake #shake #milk #lavictoria

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Portillo's Hot Dogs, 520 W Taylor St , Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Feb 7, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the salad prep, milkshake prep, and drive-thru prep handwashing sinks with hot water temperatures above 120 f. Observed hot water at 125f-128f at said sinks. Management instructed us to repair and… See more

#portillos #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates #milkshake #salad #shake #milk #sugar

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Sunoco Gas Station, North Broadway, White Plains, NY, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-nczm1164 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: freal milkshake
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache

#whiteplains #newyork #unitedstates #milkshake #shake #milk

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Gardein Meat Crumbles, Woodman's Food Market, Wisconsin 145, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-xbyn7598 • details

I made tacos with Gardein ground meat and two hours later woke up covered in sweat, super nauseous, diarrhea, the shakes & eventually vomited. It’s been 17 hours and I still feel like crap and haven’t been able to eat still. Never again. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps, Sweating, Shaking

#menomoneefalls #wisconsin #unitedstates #shake #taco #meat #gardein

Consumer Review - Food Safety Gardein Meat Crumbles, Woodman's Food Market, Wisconsin 145, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA I made tacos w... photo #1

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Culver's, Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, Bemidji, MN, USA

3 years ago •reported by user-btgnj562 • details

My son and I both ordered and ate the cheeseburger deluxe baskets. One with no onions-staff added ketchup to both; one with fries and other with cheese curds. Son also ate a cookies and cream shake. Ate about 1215 PM on 2/4/23. I began feeling nauseous around… See more

#culvers #bemidji #minnesota #unitedstates #burger #cheese #cheeseburger #cookie #cream #fries #onion #pita #shake #ketchup #ro-tel #cooks