Bullock's Salmonella Outbreak in Durham
The Durham County Health Department is investigating an apparent Salmonella outbreak among persons who ate food at Bullock’s Barbecue since April 20, 2010.
Early laboratory results suggest Salmonella as the cause of the illnesses, but further confirmation at the North Carolina State Laboratory is necessary. The restaurant has cooperated with the health department and has conducted the proper disposal and clean-up of potentially affected food items and equipment, the agency said.
The symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever that can be self-limited or last several days. The symptoms typically begin within 72 hours after an exposure, but some persons may develop illness up to a week after eating contaminated food items or beverages.
Young children, the elderly, and others who have weakened immune systems are at a greater risk for serious illness resulting from Salmonella. One potential long-term health consequence is Reiter's Syndrome, often referred to as reactive arthritis.
If you or a loved one have eaten food from the restaurant since April 20th with any of the symptoms should contact their primary health care provider and be tested for Salmonella. For answers to legal questions about the outbreak, call law firm Pritzker Olsen at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page.
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