Salmonella outbreak reported at restaurant off of I-57
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (WCIA) — The Kankakee County Health Department is investigating an outbreak of salmonella from a restaurant close to Interstate 57.
The health department reports at least eight cases linked to food cooked at the Cracker Barrel in Bourbonnais on Ken Hayes Drive.
The restaurant has been voluntarily closed since May 4 and has been co-operating with the health department. Health Department officials have performed an environmental assessment and provided guidance on safe food handling and cleaning procedures to workers at the restaurant.
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WCIA reached out to Cracker Barrel, who sent us the following statement:
The Kankakee County Health Department recently notified us about an investigation it is conducting into the root cause of a specific strain of Salmonella affecting the Kankakee County community. There is nothing more important to Cracker Barrel than the health and safety of our employees and guests and we are doing everything we can to assist the health department in its efforts.
Out of an abundance of caution we temporarily and voluntarily closed our Bradley location to perform extra maintenance and renovations to the building. We stress that this matter is limited to our Bradley store and does not concern our food supply or other Cracker Barrel locations.
We anticipate and look forward to reopening our doors to employees and guests later this week.
Media Relations, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Salmonella usually affects people for four to seven days. Many individuals can recover without any medicine but older individuals and people with weakened immune systems may need medical treatment.
Some typical symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. More information on salmonella can be found on the CDC’s website.
Anyone with diarrheal illness who consumed food at the restaurant is asked to call KCHD at 815-802-9400 option 3.
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