Salmonella Outbreak Associated With St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
March 31, 2022 5:17PM CDT
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The City of Amarillo Environmental Health Department and the City of Amarillo Public Health Department are investigating a Salmonella outbreak associated with an enchilada meal served at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Sunday March 27.
The City says Anyone who took food from the event home should throw it out.
Salmonella is a stomach illness with diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever being common symptoms.
Salmonella is usually self-limiting and treatment usually consists of drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Providers treating patients who reported eating at the event and individuals who became ill are asked to contact APHD at (806) 378-6300 and press option 6.
