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Sixty-six of the reported illnesses are laboratory confirmed cases of salmonellosis resulting from Salmonella food poisoning. Twenty-five people have been hospitalized.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg is currently investigating legal cases on behalf of individuals who reported becoming ill after eating the hummus salad at the Pars Cove booth.
People who became ill after eating at Pars Cove should contact their doctor. Chicago residents should report their illness to the CHD, which can be reached by calling 311. Those living outside of Chicago should do the same by calling 312-744-5000.
The Chicago Health Department has notified city hospitals to be on the look-out for food poisoning cases. The Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have notified state and nationwide health departments.
The CHD has inspected Pars Cove restaurant, and food handlers have been interviewed and tested for Salmonella. Food samples have been submitted to the Illinois health department. Test results are expected this week.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of Salmonella food poisoning from the recent Arby's, Peter Pan, and Veggie Booty outbreaks. If you believe that you are the victim of Salmonella food poisoning, please contact us at our toll free number 1-877-934-6274, or click on Free Case Evaluation .
For information concerning recent food poisoning outbreaks, please see Salmonella IHOP, E. coli Illinois Lettuce, and E. coli Michigan Lettuce.
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On August 28, Cargill Meat Solutions, a Wyalusing, PA company, recalled 8,500 pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli contamination. The recall comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture linked the ground beef to three instances of illness in New York and Maine. None of those who were sickened required hospitalization.
On August 20, an additional Iowa company, Hillandale Farms, announced it was recalling 170 million eggs, bringing the total number of eggs recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination to 550 million. The recalled eggs have been implicated in an outbreak of Salmonella enteritis associated with 1,300 illnesses nation-wide.
At least 380 million eggs have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. On August 13, Wright County Egg recalled 228 million eggs sold since mid-May. The recall has recently been expanded to include an additional 152 million eggs. The potentially contaminated eggs have reportedly been distributed to 17 states.
Reusable grocery bags have become increasingly popular as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable plastic grocery bags. However, a recent study suggests that these reusable bags may pose a serious threat to public health.
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