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Possible Outbreak at Banchetti By Rizzo’s Hall in Amherst, NY

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There is a possible illness outbreak at Banchetti By Rizzo’s banquet hall in Amherst, New York, according to news reports and the Erie County Department of Health. “Several cases” have been reported after an event, which was not named. The information provided does not give a case count, illness onset dates, the ages of the … Read more

Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Restaurant and Senior Living Center in Erie County, NY

Charlie Horse Restaurant Worker Diagnosed With Hepatitis A

Food workers at a restaurant and senior living center in Erie County, New York have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to the Health Department. Anyone who consumed foods and/or beverages from Al-e-oops Restaurant at 5389 Genessee Street in Lancaster, New York, or from the Brookdale Senior Living Community at 6076 Main Street in Williamsville, … Read more

Outbreak Associated with Mighty Taco in Erie County New York

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The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is investigating a foodborne illness outbreak associated with Mighty Taco restaurants in New York state. The investigation is being conducted in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health, Niagara County Department of Health, and the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets. There have been reports … Read more