FOOD SAFETY NEWS – About two dozen people have come down sick after eating at a Subway restaurant in Idaho. Public health officials say the pathogen is norovirus.
The Southwest District Health department reports “nearly 25” people have reported gastrointestinal illnesses since Friday, March 19. The outbreak investigation is ongoing.
Canyon County restaurant inspection reports are not available online for public viewing.
According to a notice posted by the Southwest District Health department:
“The Subway involved is working cooperatively with SWDH following suspected presence of norovirus and instituted mitigation measures to halt the spread of the virus. Following the inspection by SWDH, it was determined that the facility was following all guidance and recommendations.”
The implicated restaurant is on 10th Avenue in Caldwell, ID, which is in Canyon County.
Health officials say that so far “there is a strong link” between the restaurant and the sick people. The patients reported eating food purchased at the Subway from March 16 through 19.
Anyone who believes they may have been exposed is asked to contact public health officials at 208-455-5442.
Symptoms of norovirus infection include vomiting and diarrhea, which can be severe.
“Subway closed between 2,200 to 2,400 locations last year, Restaurant Business reported. Subway closed over 1,000 locations in the US in 2019, as sales dropped by $210 million.” – BUSINESS INSIDER, Jan 22, 2021
Symptoms usually begin within two days of exposure to the virus. The infections can lead to dehydration. Patients, especially elderly people and young children, may need to seek treatment to rehydrate. (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)
Dozens more cases reported at iwaspoisoined.com, the crowdsourced food safety site
Subway, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Symptoms: Nausea Vomiting
March 22, 2021 4:08 PM
“We were at a dance competition this past weekend and numerous members and parents of our dance team are now really sick. Also, we found out the numerous other teams are having the same issue and they all are there. ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, North Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, FL, USA
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting
March 22, 2021 11:27 AM
“B.M.T. sub. My sister and I 7hr.
March 19 2021 ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, North Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, FL, USA photo #1
Subway, 6041 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207, United States
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Other Cramps Sweating
March 22, 2021 2:26 AM
“Tuna sandwich. I ate the sandwich Saturday afternoon and rest late Saturday night. 7 hours later symptoms. Symptoms have lasted all day. I feel weak, nauseous, sweaty, and have had diarrhea/ cramping all day. ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, North Main Street, Miami, OK, USA
Symptoms: Nausea Diarrhea Other
March 21, 2021 11:15 PM
“Flatbread turkey italiano ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
“Officials in two states have confirmed they are working with federal officials on an investigation into E. coli illnesses linked to lettuce served by a national restaurant chain. A source close to the investigation says the implicated restaurant chain is Subway.” – Food Safety News, Jan 28, 2020
Subway, 52803 U.S. 31 North, South Bend, IN 46637
Symptoms: Diarrhea Vomiting
March 19, 2021 10:09 PM
“Protein bowl chicken bacon ranch. Non stop puking six hours after ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA, USA
Symptoms: Nausea Diarrhea Fever
March 18, 2021 10:57 PM
“The sickest I’ve ever been in my life and my friend got sick as well 101.7 fever diarrhea, no energy ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC, USA
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea
March 18, 2021 7:10 PM
“I ate some and I feel horrible I ordered a turkey sandwich and 2 hours later my stomach has not stop hurting.”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway (North Grants Pass), Northwest 6th Street, Grants Pass, OR, USA
Symptoms: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Other Headache Weakness Dizziness
March 16, 2021 3:58 PM
“Today, about an hour ago, immediately after eating a sandwich. Suddenly became dizzy and extreme nausea set in with a slight headache. My eyes felt crossed. Felt weak. Wondered if my sandwich had been drugged. It was so scary. Almost called ambulance. Just threw up and having the trots. I think… ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, Trooper Drive, Fort Riley, KS, USA
Symptoms: Nausea Diarrhea Other
March 16, 2021 12:09 PM
“Yesterday March 15 I ate a chicken bacon ranch protein bowl, almost immediately after my stomach started to feel upset. I’ve been extremely nauseas, upset stomach and bad diarrhea’s since then. ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, Asheville Highway, Inman, SC, USA
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Fever Vomiting Headache Chills
March 15, 2021 9:53 PM
“Me, my husband and son had food Friday night and within hours we all were throwing up, diarrhea, running fevers, experiencing headaches, chills and then burning up. I couldn’t even work today and my son missed school because the symptoms continue. Never been so sick in our lives … ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, Crestview, FL, USA
Symptoms: Diarrhea Stomach Pain
March 15, 2021 2:57 PM
“ate there about an hour ago and then just now felt a pain in my stomach and ran to bathroom and exploded into toilet ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, 101 Canton Street, Troy, PA, USA
Symptoms: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Other Cramps Fatigue Lightheaded
March 14, 2021 12:38 PM
“Yesterday I ordered a Veggie Delight footlong and believe I got Staph Food Poisoning. Symptoms arose about 45 minutes after eating and then got very severe. Vomiting and diarrhea lasted about 1.5 hours, they were accompanied by painful stomach cramps, hot and cold flashes, lightheadedness … ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
“Staph food poisoning is characterized by a sudden start of nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Most people also have diarrhea. Symptoms usually develop within 30 minutes to 8 hours after eating or drinking an item containing Staph toxin.” – CDC
Subway, West 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Symptoms: Diarrhea Vomiting
March 13, 2021 5:25 PM
“Food Poisoning from Restaurant. Had cold cut trio with American cheese, lettuce and tomato.”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Subway, 4256 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Weakness
March 12, 2021 12:28 PM
“Tuna sandwich. 1 person got sick it started with vomiting and diarrhea and now they are very weak ”
Reported By Iwaspoisoned.com User
Plus dozens more food poisoning reports from Subway customers this month alone in Utah, Pennsylvania, Iowa, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois …
