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Potbelly Sandwich Shop, West North Avenue, Northlake, IL, USA

5 years ago

112 West North Avenue, Northlake, 60164 Illinois, United States

At 12:15, Friday June 29th - Ate their Chicken and Cheddar with Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion plus an unsweet ice tea. Symptoms started about 3:30 pm, by 5 pm, I was in in full fury. Lasted about 36 hours. That same morning, I ate the same plain bagel and coffee as every day at home early in the morning. I see no other possible contributor. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea

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