Six people who ate carnitas from Supermercado Rivera last month have gotten Salmonella food poisoning. Supermercado Rivera is located at 4334 W. 51st St. in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood. All six people ate food from Supermercado Rivera’s kitchen counter on February 23rd or February 24th.
Chicago’s Department of Public Health warns Chicagoans that anyone who ate at Supermercado Rivera’s kitchen on February 23rd or 24th may have been exposed to Salmonella. Anyone who purchased food from Rivera’s kitcthen on Feb. 23 or 24 and then froze it in their freezer is advised not to eat it. It could be contaminated with Salmonella.
According to Chicago’s health department, “Implicated food items were no longer available at the store as of March 1, 2019 and at this point there is no evidence that the food made after this date was contaminated.”
Salmonella Facts
The term “salmonella” refers to a group of bacteria, the kind that tends to cause an infection in the intestinal tract of the host. This often results in a diarrheal illness, called salmonellosis, as well as vomiting and other flu-like symptoms. Salmonella is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium, of which there are well over 2,300 subtypes, including but not limited to serovars enterititis, Salmonella Agbeni, and typhimurium.
Several different Salmonella types exist. While they can vary in severity of illness, symptoms of infection are generally the same. Whether exposed to the Supermercado Rivera contamination or any other potential exposure, we have compiled a few fast facts to arm you with knowledge.
Salmonella illnesses can be concerning. Those showing signs of illness should immediately seek medical help as Salmonella infections effect each individual at varying degrees. According to the latest news from the health department:
“If you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Salmonella, including dehydration, severe diarrhea, or high fever, and consumed food from the store that was purchased on the affected dates, you are encouraged to seek medical attention, and to contact the Department of Public Health at 312-746-7425 to report your illness.”
Early medical intervention can help reduce the risks of severe illness and potential long-term complications.
Salmonella, like most foodborne illnesses, is preventable. Our friends at the CDC have presented a list for all consumers to follow in order to help prevent Salmonella infection from any food products from any source:
If you believe you have developed a Salmonella infection from carnitas and other foods that were purchased on Feb. 23 and 24 at the Supermercado Rivera, we want you to know that a Salmonella Lawyer at the Lange Law Firm, PLLC is currently investigating this matter and offering free legal consultations. Our lawyer, Jory Lange became a lawyer to help make our communities and families safer.
If you or a loved one have become ill with Salmonella after eating ground beef products, you can call (833) 330-3663 for a free consultation or complete the form here.
By: The News Desk
Just yesterday, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S.…
Could your doggie bag lead to food poisoning? Certain leftovers have a higher risk of…
Is the five-second rule real? Germ scientists say it is. On your mark. Get set!…
A new strain of bacteria discovered in colon cancer patient samples reveals a novel bacteria…
Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for…
Prepare yourself for this deadly illness by knowing Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and how it is…