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El Sombrero Salmonella Lawyer Update: Illinois Mexican Restaurant Linked to Salmonella Outbreak.
The Mexican restaurant El Sombrero in Fox Grove, IL, was closed on September 3, 2021, by the McHenry Department of Health after being linked to a Salmonella Outbreak. The restaurant is located at 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove, IL 60021 one hour northwest of the Chicago Loop. No reports on the exact number of people affected by the outbreak have been released so far. Health department officials are urging people who might have dined at the restaurant between August 23 to September 3, 2021, to stay vigilant for gastrointestinal issues.
The McHenry Health Department was able to link a “foodborne illness outbreak” to the Mexican restaurant after receiving reports of consumers who had dined at the restaurant before becoming ill. After further investigation, Health Department officials discovered that the source of the gastrointestinal illness was Salmonella. According to the Health officials, the restaurant voluntarily closed its doors after being informed of the salmonella outbreak and is currently assisting the county health officials with their investigation.
Lindsey Salvatelli, a spokesperson for the McHenry County Department of Health, stated that since the investigation is still fairly recent and ongoing the health department is unable to provide the number of cases linked to the outbreak at this time. Health officials are requesting the assistance of consumers who may have dined at the restaurant by participating in a secure web survey regarding their experience at El Sombrero. According to the McHenry County Health Department, no personal or medical information will be released from those that participate in the web survey, it is mainly to collect data and assist them in conducting a more comprehensive investigation of the illness outbreak to eliminate the public health risk.
Consumers who may have dined at the restaurant should stay vigilant for symptoms of salmonella such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, chills, fever, or blood in the stool. Symptoms usually start between six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days.
Ron Simon, a National Salmonella Lawyer, stated:
“It is important that victims in an outbreak seek medical attention, as Salmonella can be very dangerous and have long-term side effects in some people. Salmonella infection is usually diagnosed by a positive culture from a stool sample of the infected person. In more severe illnesses, Salmonella bacteria can sometimes be detected in a contaminated person’s blood as well.”
For more information on the Salmonella Outbreak linked to El Sombrero Mexican restaurant, to speak to a Salmonella Lawyer, or to inquire about Salmonella Lawsuits, call 1-888-335-4901.
