Si Casa Flores Salmonella Outbreak

Posted in Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella on July 20, 2020

Josephine County announced its investigation into a cluster of individuals with documented Salmonella potentially linked to Si Casa Flores, 202 N.E. Beacon Drive in Grants Pass. According to the health department’s notice, two individuals have been hospitalized. Here is everything we know about this Si Casa Flores Salmonella Outbreak:

According to the health department’s release:

• Public Health specialists conducted an on-site inspection of the facility and collected 17 specimens for laboratory testing, with results expected this weekend.
• Due to shared ingredients, the Oregon Health Authority and Josephine County Public Health are asking individuals who may have dined at any of the following Si Casa Flores Corporation locations in Grants Pass from June 25 through July 7 to complete the survey found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DJQTN8D:

• • Si Casa Flores (202 N.E. Beacon Drive)
  • Si Casa Express (401 N.W. F St.)
  • Xpress Trailer (502 Union Ave.)

• The purpose of the survey is to gather information needed to assist in the attempt to identify the source of infection. Information is needed from both sick and well customers to identify food items associated with the illness. Those experiencing symptoms should contact their primary care physician.

Si Casa Flores Salmonella Outbreak Grows

“The outbreak is bigger than Southern Oregon, there are many other cases throughout the state. So this isn’t just isolated to just Southern Oregon,” said David Candelaria, Josephine Co. Public Health Officer.

The agency noted that they think produce may be the culprit.

Si Casa Flores Salmonella Outbreak Linked to the Multi-State Mystery Salmonella Outbreak?

As the numbers of Oregon cases continue to rise in the mystery multistate outbreak of Salmonella cases with a mystery source, it is likely that these two outbreaks may have a common food item. As the health agencies continue their investigation, it is likely we may see a link.

Causes of Salmonella Food Poisoning

Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of people, animals and birds. Most people are infected with salmonella by eating foods that have been contaminated by feces. Commonly infected foods include:

• Raw meat, poultry and seafood. Feces may get onto raw meat and poultry during the butchering process. Seafood may be contaminated if harvested from contaminated water.
• Raw eggs. While an egg’s shell may seem to be a perfect barrier to contamination, some infected chickens produce eggs that contain salmonella before the shell is even formed. Raw eggs are used in homemade versions of mayonnaise and hollandaise sauce.
• Fruits and vegetables. Some fresh produce, particularly imported varieties, may be hydrated in the field or washed during processing with water contaminated with salmonella. Contamination also can occur in the kitchen, when juices from raw meat and poultry come into contact with uncooked foods, such as salads.

Salmonella Symptoms

Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. The incubation period ranges from several hours to two days. Most salmonella infections can be classified as stomach flu (gastroenteritis). Possible signs and symptoms include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Blood in the stool

Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection generally last two to seven days. Diarrhea may last up to 10 days, although it may take several months before bowels return to normal.

A few varieties of salmonella bacteria result in typhoid fever, a sometimes deadly disease that is more common in developing countries.

How The Lange Law Firm Can Help

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By: Candess Zona-Mendola