Jimmy John’s Believed To Be Source Of Illinois Salmonella Infections

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)  and other state and local health departments are investigating a recent outbreak of Salmonella ser. Montevideo infections.

A press release on the IDPH website states that two cases have recently been identified in Illinois residents.

A review of produce, suppliers, and items consumed, investigators believe sprouts from multiple Jimmy John’s locations are the most likely source of the infections.

To reduce the risk to additional customers, IDPH has requested that all Jimmy John’s restaurants in Illinois remove sprouts from their menus until the investigation is complete.

IDPH asks consumers who develop symptoms of Salmonella infection after eating food at a Jimmy John’s restaurant please to contact their health care provider or local health department.

Symptoms of Salmonella may include headache, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, chills, fever, nausea, and dehydration.  Symptoms usually appear 6 to 72 hours after ingesting the bacteria, but can be longer.  Most illnesses resolve on their own and do not require treatment other than drinking fluids to stay hydrated.

More information can be found at the website for Illinois Department of Public Health.