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Cheez-It, Tampa, FL, USA

8 months ago •reported by user-gdjk5748 • details

Ate Cheez-it snap'd (cheddar sour cream & onion) and my stomach starting bubbling immediately after. About 20 mins later, i was having stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting at the same time. My sister asked me what I ate and she said she threw up from the same… See more

#cheezit #tampa #florida #unitedstates #cheddar #cream #onion #pizza #sourcream

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Fire Lake, 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provisions at handwashing sinks in facility. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks in restaurant,at bar and front prep area handwashing sink. Observed non working hand dryer in… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #chicken #cream #ribs #sourcream #butter #milk #yogurt

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Seafood & Steak Market, Inc, 119 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Oct 23, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #cheese #chicken #cream #fish #pasta #shrimp #sourcream

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Restaurant El Ranchito, 5959 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

8 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Oct 22, 2025
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed facility with incomplete clean-up supplies and no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide completed clean up procedure to include sanitizer concentration levels and… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #bacon #cheese #chicken #cream #guacamole #lettuce #pork #sourcream #mayo #butter

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La Guerrerense, 4149 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Oct 2, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility food… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #cream #sourcream

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Walmart Supercenter, Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME, USA

9 months ago •reported by user-twjx4915 • details

Small bag of ruffles cheddar & sour cream at the self-checkout made me violently ill overnight. I am a light eater and it was the only thing I had eaten within 7 hours. I don’t have problems with this product regularly. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Cramps, Chills

#walmart #water #ruffles #bangor #maine #unitedstates #cheddar #cream #sourcream

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taqueria tierra caliente, 3312-3314 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Sep 17, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean, and maintain at all times.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #beef #cheese #chicken #chili #cream #salsa #pork #sourcream #ham #meat

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Ny 5 grocery, 201 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

10 months ago •reported by user-qfyg6778 • details

I bought a couple bags of small Herrs Sour Cream and onion chips and my mom ate part of a bag of the chips and she bit down on something very hard, clear and she said either like a hard plastic or something else but once she… See more

#plasticinfood #philadelphia #pennsylvania #unitedstates #chips #cream #onion #sourcream #onionchips

Consumer Food Safety Report Ny 5 grocery, 201 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA I bought a couple bags of small Herrs Sou... photo #1

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Old Dutch brand Potato Chips recalled due to Undeclared Allergen

10 months ago •source recalls-rappels.canada.ca • details

Old Dutch Foods Ltd. has issued a recall for its Ridgies Sour Cream, Green Onion & Bacon Flavour Potato Chips due to undeclared allergen, milk. The product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and possibly other provinces and… See more

#milkallergy #canada #bacon #chips #cream #onion #potato #sourcream #milk

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Cremeria Santa Maria, 3424 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

10 months ago •source chicago.gov • details

Report date: Aug 28, 2025
13. Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
- comments: noted food packages containing cheese adulterated with green mold-like substance and not in good condition that protects the integrity of the contents, prevents exposure, or is free of potential contaminants. Instructed person… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #cheese #cream #sausage #steak #sourcream #meat #chorizo

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Cheez-It, Tampa, FL, USA

Fire Lake, 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, Il, USA

Seafood & Steak Market, Inc, 119 E 75th St, Chicago, Il, USA

Restaurant El Ranchito, 5959 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

La Guerrerense, 4149 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

Walmart Supercenter, Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME, USA

taqueria tierra caliente, 3312-3314 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

Ny 5 grocery, 201 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Old Dutch brand Potato Chips recalled due to Undeclared Allergen

Cremeria Santa Maria, 3424 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA

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