A longhorn Steakhouse associated with a Shigella outbreak has been cleared to reopen after having closed on Oct. 2.

The investigation into the restaurant in Fairview Heights, IL, continues, according to the St. Clair County health department. As of Oct. 17, there were 26 confirmed patients positive for Shigella infections

Continue Reading Restaurant cleared to reopen after Shigella outbreak sickens almost 100

Public health officials are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Shigella infections traced to a restaurant in Illinois. The patient count has increased to 24, with an additional 44 people reporting symptoms.

The St. Clair County Health Department reports that nine of the patients have required hospitalization because their symptoms

Continue Reading Almost 70 people report illnesses traced to Longhorn Steakhouse in Illinois