The LongHorn Steakhouse Shigella outbreak has now sickened at least 92 people, according to the St. Clair County Health Department. The restaurant has been approved for reopening by that agency. The restaurant voluntarily closed their facility, which is located at 6115 North Illinois Street in Fairview Heights, Illinois, on October 2, 2024 and has fully cooperated with the St. Clair County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health in their investigation. The restaurant employed professional environmental cleaning services to prevent any further spread of the illness, as well as training to restaurant staff on proper handwashing and safe food handling practices. Employees who worked during the outbreak have been tested for Shigella, and were required to have … [Read more...]
LongHorn Steakhouse Shigella Outbreak in IL Sickens 68 People
The LongHorn Steakhouse shigella outbreak in Illinois has sickened at least 68 people, according to a news release issued by the St. Clair COunty Health Department in Belleville, Illinois. That restaurant is located at 6115 North Illinois Street in Fairview Heights, Illinois. As of October 11, 2024, this case count is correct. There are 24 patients with positive Shigella lab reports, and an additional 44 people who are reporting illnesses consistent with a Shigella infection after eating at that restaurant. The patient age range is from 12 to 80 years. Nine of those patents have been hospitalized because they are so sick. The restaurant closed voluntarily on October 2, 2024 and the owners been fully cooperating with the health department in this investigation. Environmental … [Read more...]
Fresh Produce Suspected Cause Of E. coli Illnesses In Canada, Ohio
Fresh produce is the suspected cause of two E. coli outbreaks, one in Canada where at least 16 people have been sickened and one in Ohio where five people had confirmed cases of E.coli 0157:H7 poisoning and one additional case was suspected. In Canada, the outbreak is now considered nationwide, with six cases in New Brunswick and and five each in Nova Scotia and Ontario. In Ohio, leafy greens served at a Longhorn Steakhouse were the suspected cause of illnesses which took place in in mid-December. In both outbreaks, authorities believe the produce was tainted when it arrived at restaurants where it was served. The perishable nature of fresh produce has posed traceback challenges in Canada. Luc Erjavec of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, told FoodBeat that the … [Read more...]
Longhorn Steakhouse Associated With Ohio E.coli Outbreak
A Longhorn Steakhouse restaurant in the Cincinnati area has been associated with a December E.coli outbreak with five confirmed cases and one probable case. The likely source of the outbreak was leafy greens and because officials believe there is no current threat to public health the investigation into the outbreak is closed. It is not unusual for leafy greens to be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7 . In November, an E.coli outbreak linked to spinach and spring mix salad greens that were sold at grocery stores sickened 33 people in five states. E. coli bacteria live in the intestines of animals and are shed in feces. There are many possible contamination points from farm to table such as soil amendments, irrigation water and hygiene of workers who harvest, package, transport, … [Read more...]
