2018 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis at McDonald's, Jamestown, New York

In August 2018 the Chautaugua County Department of Health and Human Services and the New York Department of Health investigated an outbreak of gastroenteritis among customers of the McDonald's Restaurant located at 2803 N. Main Street Extension in Jamestown, New York. Approximately 50 individuals reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea after eating at this McDonald's establishment from July 29 to August 21, 2018.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:NY
Pathogen:Gastrointestinal illness, not specified
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):McDonald's
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:50

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents