Illinois Salmonella Victims Have Sprouts from Jimmy Johns in Common
Alfalfa sprout distributors and suppliers to Jimmy Johns restaurants in Illinois are being investigated and their produce is being tested for Salmonella matching a specific strain that has sickened at least 46 people from nine Illinois counties.
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A story in the Chicago Tribune says many of the people who have become ill have reported eating an alfalfa sprouts sandwich topping at Jimmy John's restaurants. Illness reports began November 1. The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating, but has made no statements about the outbreak on its website.
Food safety law firm PritzkerOlsen, P.A., also is investigating to determine the cause. Anyone sickened in this outbreak who has legal questions may call a Salmonella lawyer at our firm at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page. It is a free case consultation. PritzkerOlsen has represented Illinois restaurant chain food poisoning victims and has years of experience in Salmonella litigation.
Many adults recover from Salmonella without medical treatment, but infections involving this pathogen are not to be taken lightly and there can be long-term negative health impacts. Young children, older adults and people who have weakened immune systems are most at risk for severe illness. According to the latest foodborne illness estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella bacteria is the leading cause of hospitalization and death among victims of food poisoning across the United States.
