11/10/07

Most of salmonella cases related to eatery, officials say

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007

By Marcie Young
Charlotte Observer Staff Writer

Catawba County health officials said Friday that 176 people have reported symptoms of salmonella, and most of the cases are connected to a Newton restaurant that closed last week.

Health officials have confirmed 25 cases since Oct. 31. Most of the people reporting symptoms - including diarrhea, vomiting, headache and fever - had eaten at Carniceria y Taqueria Hermanos Chavez off U.S. 321 Business, said a spokeswoman for Catawba County Public Health.

The restaurant closed Nov. 2 after a visit from public health officials

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