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Follow on Google News | Oregon Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican RestaurantRecently, seven cases of salmonella food poisoning have been reported in Douglas County in Oregon. According to local health officials, the outbreak appears to be connected to a downtown Roseburg restaurant, Los Dos Amigos.
By: Joel McLaughlin William Keene, senior epidemiologist of the state Public Health Division, stated that while lab tests have confirmed seven cases of salmonella thus far, there are most likely dozens more. All of those individuals who have been confirmed to have the salmonella infection appeared to have eaten at the restaurant between April 9 and April 17. Recently, the restaurant was inspected by officials and was given a passing score of 88, with one critical violation. According to Keene, the investigation is in the early stages and there is no indication as to what caused the outbreak. Dawnelle Marshall, public health director in Douglas County, said that Los Dos Amigos is cooperating with health officials to determine the source of the salmonella bacteria. Persons who have eaten at the restaurant during the time period specified above and develop diarrhea or other symptoms of salmonella food poisoning (http://www.brownchiari.com/ Update - As of May 4, 17 individuals have confirmed testing positive for salmonella (http://www.esalmonellafoodpoisoning.com/ According to Marshall, employees at the restaurant are sharing information as to how food is processed and prepared. Salmonella food poisoning usually produces only mild symptoms that last for a few day. Those at risk of developing serious complications include the elderly, young children and individuals with compromised immune systems. If you develop symptoms of salmonella infection, see your doctor at once. End
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