E. Coli Outbreak of 13 Instances Linked to Miguel’s Cocina in 4S Ranch

An outbreak of 13 confirmed or possible instances of E. coli have been linked to eating at Miguel’s Cocina 4S Ranch location, the county’s Well being and Human Providers Company introduced Tuesday.

The HHSA’s epidemiology program and the county division of environmental well being and high quality are investigating the cluster of E. coli infections. Ages vary from 6 to 87 years of age.

The ailing individuals or their households reported consuming on the restaurant from Oct. 6-18 and had signs from Oct. 13-19. Seven instances have been hospitalized with not less than one case creating the extra extreme complication of the an infection known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, in keeping with a county assertion.

The precise meals objects that have been sources of the E. coli micro organism on the restaurant are underneath investigation. The restaurant is cooperating and dealing carefully with the county, in keeping with the HHSA. Administration voluntarily determined to shut the eatery Tuesday morning till the supply may be recognized.

“Individuals who visited the restaurant and are feeling ailing ought to see their physician as quickly as doable,” stated Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public well being officer. “We wish them to get examined and have the outcomes despatched to the native well being division. These most in danger from an infection are kids, adults 65 and older and folks with weakened immune techniques.”

County Environmental Well being inspectors visited the 4S location Monday afternoon and located no “operational main danger components for food-borne sickness,” in keeping with the county.