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Cucumbers shipped to Illinois recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

Cucumbers shipped to 14 states including Illinois are being recalled by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Florida, due to potential salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration has announced on their website the recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons between May 17th and May 21st and sent to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and […]

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State health department warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Lake, McHenry counties

The state health department is warning residents about a Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef that has sickened people in the Chicago area, including Lake and McHenry counties. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said they are working with local health departments, the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agricultureโ€™s Food Safety and Inspection […]

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Illinois health officials warn residents about salmonella outbreak linked to recalled Jif peanut butter

State health officials are warning Illinois residents to immediately dispose of recalled Jif peanut butter products that may be contaminated with salmonella. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday that they are working with local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the multi-state outbreak of salmonella […]

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CDC warns of salmonella outbreak linked to onions in 37 states, including Illinois, that left hundreds sick

The CDC issued a warning after onions from Mexico have been linked to a massive salmonella outbreak in 37 states, including Illinois, that has caused illness in more than 600 people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that fresh whole red, white and yellow onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and […]

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Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican restaurant in Fox River Grove

The health department said that El Sombrero, a Mexican restaurant in Fox River Grove, is temporarily closed after a foodborne illness outbreak caused by salmonella was identified. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said in a statement that they identified a “foodborne illness outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella” at El Sombrero, […]

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Salmonella cases linked to Sunny Crunch salad reported in McHenry County

Health officials are warning the public after a salmonella outbreak was reported in Illinois linked to BrightFarms Sunny Crunch salad. Some cases have been reported in McHenry County. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said they are working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and […]