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Success Stories


chipotle

In late July, Iwaspoisoned.com detected an issue at a Chipotle in Sterling Virginia. We were the first to detect this outbreak, and in total we received reports citing over 150 sickened. The county eventually went on to formally identify an outbreak with over 130 sick, and indicated a possible norovirus link. Chipotle announced later that they believed that the incident related to a sick worker. Business Insider reported "Customers reported symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, dehydration, and nausea to the website iwaspoisoned.com..." 

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The reports — which were collected on the crowdsourced early-warning site “I Was Poisoned” — describe severe vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains Link

 


Tac mp

In late December 2016, Iwaspoisoned.com noticed a likely issue from a Tacoma Melting Pot following a number of reports related to the same store. Over the course of several days, nearly a dozen ill customers reported their symptoms on IWasPoisoned.com. Through Iwaspoisoned.com's alerts process, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department was notified, and following their investigation ordered a temporary closure of the restaurant.

The restaurant cooperated with the health department mandate and closed down, reopening 24 hours later.

The Tacoma News-Tribune interviewed IWasPoisoned.com founder Patrick Quade for an article about the temporary closure.

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The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department took action after reports started showing up on a website dedicated to crowdsourcing food poisoning complaints… Eventually, 15 Melting Pot diners posted on IWasPoisoned.com, and many called the health department.Link

 


success stories - chipotle

Chipotle Mexican Grill hit the news in August 2015 in what was eventually a confirmed Norovirus outbreak. Iwasposioned.com was the first port of call for the majority of unwell customers. CBS News ran a story on the outbreak, citing Iwaspoisoned.com.

On August 21, 2015 Iwasposioned detected a potential problem at Chipotle Simi Valley, California, hours before the restaurant or health authorities were on the case.

Initial reports included all the classic symptoms of food poisoning – diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

What made this different were the number of reports being posted. In the following days Iwaspoisoned.com received more than 70 reports from unwell customers, helping pinpoint a serious outbreak rather than an isolated event.

Realizing it had a health crisis on its hands, Chipotle shut down its Simi Valley store on August 21, to clean and restock food. It reopened 24 hours later.

Two weeks later the Ventura County health department confirmed the cause of the outbreak was Norovirus, a highly contagious viral infection, and a leading cause of gastroenteritis around the world.

The Ventura County health department eventually reported 98 customers and 17 employees were victims of the Chipotle, Simi Valley outbreak.

Iwasposioned was central to the story, allowing people to log their symptoms immediately and alert health authorities and the restaurant that something was terribly wrong.

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"Iwaspoisoned.com… had detected a potential problem in Chipotle's Sim Valley, Calif., store long before news of the Norovirus issue was reported.” Link


success stories - applebees

On March 13th 2016, Iwaspoisoned.com received four reports citing twenty people becoming sick after eating at an Applebee’s in Corunna, Michigan and alerted the Shiawassee County Health Department. More reports continued on Iwaspoisoned.com

The County Health Department opened an investigation and the restaurant cooperated, fully sanitizing the kitchen, bathroom and customer dining areas.

On March 22nd, approximately a week after the initial report, the health department confirmed a Norovirus outbreak linked to Applebee’s.

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“A new website (iwaspoisoned.com) …. is collecting complaints, and we are seeing area county health departments confirming them.” Link


Recent Interesting Reports

Within minutes of eating my food, double quarter pounder meal and chicken wrap, I have been rather poorly in my toilet with violent diahorrea. The stomach cramps are quite painful also. Mcdonalds has gone downhill very quickly since I was a kid. The food is garbage and no good for human consumption. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps See Less
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Rico Brand is voluntarily recalling Ready-to-eat Enchiladas made with Queso Fresco containing cheese as part of the voluntary recall from Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Rico Enchiladas were distributed in northern Utah Supermarkets (Smith’s, Harmons, Macey’s The Store, Fresh Markets). No illnesses... See More have been reported to date in connection with these products.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Recalled products are packaged in a Deep Meal tray – Plant Fiber - Film 800, with the following lot numbers and expiration dates: Lot. 0234 02/13/24, Lot. 0264 02/16/24, Lot. 0304 02/20/24, Lot. 0334 02/23/24. These codes can be found attached to the main label on a white label.

Affected products:
- Brand: Rico. Product Name: Cheese Enchiladas with Red 4/pkg. UPC: 65366006001. Size 14.5 oz.
- Brand: Rico. Product Name: Cheese Enchiladas with Green 4/pkg. UPC: 65366006002. Size 14.5 oz.
- Brand: Rico. Product Name: Chicken Enchilada with Rice & Beans/Green. UPC: 65366006015. Size 14 oz.
- Brand: Rico. Product Name: Chicken Enchilada with Mole, Rice & Beans. UPC: 65366006016. Size 14 oz.

Customers who have purchased this product are advised to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Rico Brand
Brand name: Rico
Product recalled: Enchiladas
Reason of the recall: Potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination
FDA Recall date: February 21, 2024
Recall details: Company Announcement

Source: fda.gov
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We ate in the Harrods Cafe at 13:50, then carried on shopping.
Got home around 6.30pm around 7.30 i had a cramping pain in left side just under ribcage, pain got so intense i started to vomit, took 2 paracetomol pain started to subcide around 11.00pm went... See More to bed and woke up around 2pm with intence pain again, didnt know what to do pacing around, should i call ambulance or drive to A&E dicided not a good idea to drive as kept reaching and doubled over in pain, took 2 more paracetomol pain started to ease in around 20 mins went to sleep got up for work and completely normal other than diarrhea.
The next day i spoke to the friend i was at Harrods with and told her how i was, she replied so was i, up all night with cramping stomach, it was her who told me it was food poisoning. She works at University Collage London Hospital. band 7 Nurse specalist.
she is still suffering upset tummy. the only thing we had the same was the salad. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Something else
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We ate chicken gyros and a salad from here and within a few hours we both were being violently sick. The worst sickness I’ve ever had in my life, diarrhoea and throwing up for over 12 hours through out the night, this restaurant has had lots of... See More complaints online by the looks of it and the owner is honestly so rude and just not taking any accountability for making many people so sick. She really needs investigating what she is doing is so dangerous | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less
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Aji Mori Sauce Corp., also known as Sushi Koo, has issued a recall for its Chillimami Sauce due to a potential risk of botulism contamination. The products were improperly produced, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled product is the Aji Mori Chillimami Sauce,... See More packaged in 250 ml clear plastic bottles with a nozzle and black labeling. The product code is 86001056573. The recall affects all product dates and has been distributed nationwide, including California, and includes online sales.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

In case you experience Botulism symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: cdph.ca.gov
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I made a salad at ShopRite salad bar around 4:00 pm on Thursday February 15,2024. Not thinking too much of it I picked through the romaine lettuce and spring mix because it was old and wilted. Looked like it had been sitting out all day. After eating... See More 1/2 of it when I got home I was in the bathroom 2 hours later violently throwing up and stomach cramps so bad I would have called 911 if I had my cell phone on me. I layed there for 10 hours with diarrhea and vomiting the whole time. The next day could barely walk and 4 days later my stomach still hurts I am dehydrated and can barely eat anything but saltines. Worst experience of my life! | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps, Dehydration, Stomach Pain See Less
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I took pictures of it because I’m so sick
Right now I ate it about an hour ago. I’m so nauseated and my stomach is cramping. Major bad with diarrhea and I’ve never ever had this before and I’ve never ate that ice cream from the Dollar... See More Tree before. Breyers chocolate ice cream I only ate About 3/4 a cup I’ve never had cramps over eating ice cream ever I don’t eat a whole lot of it but I know there’s something wrong with this one! I took pictures I’m gonna keep the carton, but is there anything that I can take for this other than mailbox?
. i@purchased@2~15~24. dollar@tree@county@line.in@greenwood@indiana | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Other, Cramps
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Order 2 jr bacon cheeseburgers. The next day, I woke up feeling nauseous, diarrhea, headache, chills, weakness, and loss of appetite. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Weakness, Chills, Loss of Appetite See Less
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After having dinner in Sushi Garden, me and my son threw up few times. My stomach feel upset till next morning | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting See Less
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