Victim Count Rises to 90 in 28 Counties
The Subway Salmonella Hvittingfoss outbreak continues to expand. As of today, 90 cases of Salmonella Hvittingfoss linked to Subway have been reported. At least 25 have been hospitalized. Victims reported eating at Subway restaurants between May 5 and June 4, 2010. Cases range in age from 2 to 79 years old.
The victims reside in 28 counties, including Bureau, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Coles, DeKalb, DeWitt, Ford, Fulton, Henry, Knox, LaSalle, Livingston, Macon, Marshall, McLean, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Sangamon, Schuyler, Shelby, Tazewell, Vermilion, Warren , Will and Winnebago.
IDPH to Test Subway Food Handlers – Several already infected with Salmonella
To help stop the outbreak of Salmonella Hvittingfoss associated with Subway restaurants in the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is requiring food handlers in 46 Subway restaurants currently to have two consecutive test results that are negative for Salmonella Hvittingfoss before being allowed to return to work. Food handlers infected with salmonella can inadvertently pass the bacteria to customers, causing them to become sick.
“The Illinois Department of Public Health is working closely with local health departments to help protect the people of Illinois 
from becoming sick from Salmonella,” state public health director Dr. Damon T. Arnold said. “In an effort to prevent a secondary outbreak, the Department is taking precautions by requiring food handlers at certain Subway restaurants in Illinois to be tested and cleared before being allowed to handle food.”
IDPH today reported that several food handlers at certain Subway restaurant locations in Illinois have tested positive for Salmonella Hvittingfoss.
IDPH to Potential Victims – SEE A DOCTOR AND GET TESTED
The Department encourages anyone experiencing gastrointestinal illness after eating at Subway restaurants in Illinois on or after May 10, 2010 to contact their health care provider or local health department and get tested for salmonella bacteria.
Simon & Luke Can Help
If you have tested positive for Salmonella after eating foods from Subway, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your illness – including payment for all of your medical bills, lost wages, and suffering you endured.
The Salmonella lawyers at Simon & Luke are currently investigating this Salmonella outbreak. We currently represent several victims who have claims against Subway.
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