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Outbreak Summary

Public health officials in Chicago, Illinois have linked a Salmonella outbreak there to the the taquería located in the Carnicería Guanajuato grocery store in the Avondale neighborhood.

So far, at least 20 people with Salmonella illnesses have been linked to this outbreak, and 10 have been hospitalized. Authorities are asking who purchased prepared food from the taquería or the prepared food section of the grocery store since Aug. 29 to discard it and not eat it. If you became ill after eating there, you should seek medical attention if you have symptoms of Salmonella poisoning. Common symptoms of Salmonella include:

• Diarrhea
• Bloody stool
• Abdominal cramps
• Nausea
• Fever
• Chills
• Headache

OFT’s Salmonella has been retained to seek compensation on behalf of the victims of this outbreak, and our lawyers have filed lawsuits on behalf of many individuals sickened in restaurant outbreaks. This page will update as we uncover more information. If you or a loved one believe you were sickened in this outbreak, please call or contact us using the form on this page for a free consultation.

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Carnicería Guanajuato Taquería in Chicago

Salmonella Infections

There are more than 2,500 serotypes of Salmonella, but fewer than 100 cause infections in humans. It is currently unknown what strains responsible for the current outbreaks. Salmonella poisoning can be so severe that it requires people to be hospitalized.

Salmonella can even be fatal when the infection leaves the intestines and travels to the bloodstream or other parts of the body. It is also possible to experience long-term side effects, including joint pain known as reactive arthritis, which is also called RA or Reiter’s Syndrome. This can last for months or years and result in chronic arthritis, which is difficult to treat. Reactive arthritis can also lead to eye irritation and painful urination. In rare cases, some types of Salmonella cause typhoid fever, which can be fatal.

OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers Can Help

OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers was built to get the answers you need and the results you deserve. We have recovered millions for our clients and have forced the food industry to become safer for all of us.

Our Salmonella lawyers are renowned within the food safety industry, believe in the cases we take, and have the courtroom experience to get results. We handle food injury cases nationwide and are ready to put our knowledge, experience, and resources behind your case.

Contact us for more information

OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers is a national law firm that focuses on food safety and protection of those who have been infected. We have experience with all types of outbreaks, including Salmonella. We offer free consultations to anybody potentially impacted by a food poisoning outbreak, and will offer honest advice about whether it makes sense to file a Salmonella lawsuit.

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