Outbreak News – Illinois E. coli Cases Linked with El Rancherito Restaurant
Six confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 have been linked with the El Rancherito restaurant located on I-57 and I-70 in Effingham, according to the Effingham County Health Department.
The health department is investigating the outbreak. The food poisoning victims ate at El Rancherito between September 11 and 13 and became ill between September 14 and 17.
According to the health department, El Rancherito is cooperating with the investigation. The restaurant has been closed since last Thursday.
Illinois E. Coli Outbreak – E. Coli Symptoms
Symptoms of E. coli food poisoning may include abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody, and can lead to dehydration. Fever may or may not be present. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Symptoms usually resolve in 5-10 days.
For more information about E. coli food poisoning, please visit About E. coli and E. coli Symptoms and Complications.
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