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  Almost 100 Customers Are Sick After Eating at a Popular Fast-Food Chain

  Posted by Nigel on 13 March 2021 at 4:09 pm

  Since the first report on February 28 emerged reporting 40 cases of foodborne illness linked to an Arby’s location in Springfield, Ill., dozens more customers have fallen ill, forcing the fast-food restaurant to close for the second time in less than a month.

  According to Food Safety News, almost 100 cases of illness have now been reported from the specific Arby’s location, and while the source of the contamination is still unknown, health officials have stated the pathogen in question is norovirus.

  The virus is highly contagious and spreads easily, making it difficult to eradicate.

  The first case of illness at the Dirksen Parkway location reported back in mid-February, prompted the restaurant to shut down for deep cleaning. The Sangamon County Department of Public Health first investigated the site on February 23 and was back for several spot checks afterward.

  Their inspection on the 24th found a temperature violation relating to unrefrigerated sauces, which were later moved and stored at a more appropriate place. The restaurant reopened a week later.

  The Arby’s in question has now been closed for a second time, and another round of deep cleaning and employee training has been recommended by health officials.

  

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