Tomatoes Food Poisoning

and has not had any symptoms. We had a veggie pizza with olives artichokes onions garlic and tomato on it and we were both violently sick for about 12 hours. Symptoms started on Sunday evening after late lunch, early dinner. We are still dealing with some abdominal/gasric issues.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Chills, Headache

and serving (eggs, deli meat, sliced tomatoes) instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine in prep area with excessive pink and black mold-like substance on internal lid and dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize equipment and maintain food contact surfaces. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 100 small black live flies throughout the prep area on the wall near the microwave, inside the corner space where the utility sink is located, on rolling carts where clean kitchenware is stored, throughout dry storage, and flying near drains where the ice machine is placed. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed broken wash gauge on low-temperature dishmachine located in rear prep area. Instructed to replace or repair. Must maintain equipment to ensure utensils are being properaly washed and sanitized. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls crumbling and in poor condition throughout prep area in the following places. . . Wall entering kitchen area, next to hot water dispenser in front prep area, behind 3 compartment sink across from ovens in prep, on wall (to the wall base) separating dish machine room from prep area. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces throughout kitchen and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed broken wall base and detached base (black) throughout kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent breeding spaced for pest.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted all floor drains in need of cleaning throughout kitchen, drain with excessive food debris buildup on floor near fryers. Instructed to remove spill on floor inside dry storage closet and remove pooled water underneath 3 compartment sink where chemicals are attached.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burned-out light bulbs in the ceiling in the rear prep area near the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to replace and intensify lighting.

Source: chicago.gov

by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ). As of now, no cases of allergic reactions associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ.

The recall includes the "Fruit Ketchup" and "Green Tomato Ketchup" products. Both products are sold in unitary format glass jars with metal lids. The recall applies to all batches that do not include the mention of the presence of mustard on the label.

Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction; and do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products.

In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.quebec.ca

10 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone then proceeded to handle and serve food to customer without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands before serving food to customers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink without soap **Warning**

- High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef thawing stored inside of thank you bag in kitchen area, garbage bags being used as lids/cover on cooked rice at stove. Observed cut onions, cut green bell peppers, sliced potatoes and sliced tomatoes stored inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of RTE hot dogs and raw shelled eggs stored on top of cream inside or reach in cooler at kitchen area. Discussed with operator proper procedures and provided form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw seafood mix **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind hand washing sink in kitchen area, 3 live roaches crawling on a deli slicer on top of preparation table next to seasonings, salsa, and mustard, and 1 live roach crawling on broom stored inside of kitchen next to reach in cooler. **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 roach egg on top of a can of tomato sauce also approximately 20+excrements on the shelf lining the wall behind the prep table in the kitchen nearby the hand washing sink. **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table: sweet plantains (129F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (110F - Hot Holding) fried cheese taco (90F - Hot Holding); beef flautas (110F - Hot Holding), operator discarded the products. As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed krazy glue stored with seasoning packets in kitchen area and charcoal lighter fluid stored next to salsa and golden raisins at front counter. **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health

to maintain as required with all new hires. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-010. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign located in the handwashing sink at employee bathroom in basement preparation area. Instructed manager to provide proper handwashing signage.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of kitchen 2 door prep line cooler near to go service area. The following items were observed to be above 41f: chicken at 44. 4f; steak at 45. 6f; sliced tomatoes at 45. 7f; chile rellenos at 47. 1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 8lbs of food worth $200. Instructed management to cold hold all tcs foods at 41f or colder at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2 door reach in cooler located in prep area adjacent to go service area with an ambient internal air temperature at 44. 7f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as chicken and sliced tomatoes. Instructed manager to repair and maintain internal temperature below 41f. Management immediately notified refrigeration service at time of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. See comments.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no working thermometer in reach in cooler at front prep line. Manager provided a replacement at time of inspection.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed dry goods storage bins in prep area to not have common food items labeled on exterior. Instructed manager to label all storage bins with the common name of the contents.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed storage of food service equipment and other items for use near and below waste lines that are not properly shielded in basement area near walk in coolers. Instructed manager to appropriately shield waste lines to intercept potential drips.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed utensils stored with food contact surfaces in contact with handles at to go service area. Instructed manager to invert and store all utensils with handles facing up for access.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed shelves in the walk in meat cooler in basement as well as in the basement prep area to be peeling and rusty. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged shelves for shelves with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets at the reach in cooler in prep area adjacent to the to go service as well as damaged gaskets in the reach in cooler in the bar area in dining area. Instructed manager to replace damaged gaskets.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed heavy food residue and debris in the gaskets of the display cooler in the to go service area as well as dust and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of any food residue and debris build up.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the food prep sink located immediately at the entrance of the basement to have a leak from the drain below the sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain prep sink in good repair.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed the employee bathroom located in the basement preparation area to not be self closing at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a functional self closing device on bathroom door.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mops stored within buckets at the utility sink area under stairs in basement. Instructed manager to invert or store mops appropriately for drying.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed storage of unused slicer and storage bins in basement of facility, as well as storage of employee personal items on shelves in the dishwashing area on main level. Instructed manager to maintain or remove any unnecessary items.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a missing filter in the overhead exhaust system in the grilling prep area adjacent to the to go service area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain exhaust filters.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed one dimly lit light bulb in the walk in meat cooler in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to replace light bulb to provide an appropriate intensity within walk in cooler.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from inspection report #2581705, 9/14/2023 not corrected. #47--4-101. 19: observed several racks near the dish area and in the basement with chipped finish and rust build-up. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks. #55--6-501. 114: observed clutter of unnecessary items in the basement area of the facility. Instructed manager to declutter. Instructed to comply with noted violations and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

single service items without washing hands between tasks.

- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 80 rodent droppings in back corner of dining area under curtained storage shelf by bathrooms. Approximately 25 rodent droppings against wall in hallway of bathrooms connected to dining rooms. **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hushpuppies mix (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); crab cake mix (46F - Cold Holding) all items in reach in cooler on cook line, per employee lid and items where consistently taken out of cooler/left open for approximately 3 hours, all items moved to reach in freezer, all items retemped below 41F. cooked garlic in oil (52F - Cold Holding) sitting out on rack in kitchen, per employee garlic was taken out of cooler less then 1 hour prior, garlic placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Source: Florida Department of Health

and picking up condiments I realize a foul odor coming from the hot dog which had a sort of mango tomato chetney and some what perplexed due to the rotting smell. I was SO taken aback from the
faint rot meat smell .I sat down with my husband not sure if it was the smell because of a cocktail or the food on my tray. I never had to complain in the seaworld parks befor but It was so bad it was turing into sort or methane smell. My husband took a bite as I did but after 5 mins It smelled and tasted worse, like rotting trash from a garbage compactor. After we took a reluctant bite after words it was So disgusting I brought it back to Facility and they gave me another bacon wrapped hot dog without the Chutney. Regardless several hours later we all had diarrhea. My husband had to call out sick the next day stomach cramps and diarrhea. I have been throwing up with non stop diarrhea. My children did not go to school the following day becuase of diarrhea. Aqudica needs to seriously check their preped food in there cools like e 4 hours for public safety. For the last 2 days it hurt so bad it feel like all my organs were going to explode. Our family has been sick for days now and I still feel pain in my abdomen.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps, Stomach Pain

tomato soup and a steak sandwich. All home made. Bought Monday about 1pm and consumed immediately. Went to the doctor and was told it was probably food poisioning. I’m still very unwell 3 days later.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Fever

what veggie meat they use.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea

that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale only at Fleur de Sel located at 601 Rue Principale, Granby, QC, Canada. The issue was discovered during routine checks by the MAPAQ. As of now, no allergic reactions related to the consumption of these products have been reported.

The recalled products include "Filet de Sole Stuffed with Salmon and Shrimp", "Cod Loin Saffron and Chives", and "Basil and Tomato Chicken". These items were sold frozen and vacuum-sealed in clear plastic bags. Specific details such as brand, size/weight, batch, UPC, and best before date were not provided, nor was the amount of recalled products. The products were vacuum-packed in a transparent plastic bag.

Please do not consume this product if you have it at home and return it to the store where it was purchased.

In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.quebec.ca