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Kankakee, IL – Salmonella Scare at Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel: 8 Sickened
The Kankakee County Health Department KCHD and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to
By Country Herald Staff Report · 2024-05-14T22:43:28.000Z
Investigation Underway The Kankakee County Health Department KCHD and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store located in Bourbonnais. Authorities confirmed that eight individuals have fallen ill after dining at the establishment.
Public Health Response Health officials are currently working to identify the source of the contamination and ensure all food safety protocols are being followed. The restaurant is cooperating fully with the investigation.
Symptoms and Safety Symptoms of salmonella infection often include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The KCHD urges anyone who has dined at this location recently and is experiencing symptoms to consult a healthcare provider.