Don Perico Salmonella Restaurant Closing
Salmonella traced to Don Perico Restaurant in Bakersfield, California, prompted health officials to close the establishment as a temporary measure to protect public health, investigators said.
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Kern County Environmental Health Division took the action late in the week after confirming four Salmonella infections are likely associated with consumption of food served at Don Perico's Bakersfield restaurant at 4701 White Lane.
The county said two of the infected people were hospitalized. Investigators considered the possibility that the outbreak is associated with the current multi-state Salmonella egg outbreak, which has hit California hard. But the county's press release said there is no evidence that this outbreak is associated with the egg recall by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms.
"The restaurant will remain closed until the investigation is complete and we are confident this facility is able to safely serve food,'' said a press release from Matt Constantine, director of health services for the County of Kern, CA. On Sunday, the restaurant's telephone number was "temporarily out of service.''
Salmonella infection can be a serious health threat, especially for young children, older adults and others who have a compromised immune system. Symptoms normally develop 12 to 72 hours after exposure and may include diarrhea, fever, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
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