"Chicago Taqueria Closed as Salmonella Outbreak Hospitalizes Half of Victims"

A Salmonella outbreak in Chicago has resulted in at least 20 people falling ill after consuming food from a local taqueria, with 10 individuals requiring hospitalization. The taqueria has voluntarily closed, and health officials are investigating the source of the contamination. The strain of Salmonella involved appears to be particularly virulent, as the hospitalization rate is higher than usual. Public health officials are urging anyone who ate at the taqueria and experienced symptoms to seek medical attention and undergo Salmonella testing. The Chicago Health Department has issued a public notice advising individuals to discard any food purchased from the taqueria since August 29, 2023.