2005-2006 Outbreak of Unspecified Illness Linked to Del Rey Tortilleria, Illinois

Students at the Peoria, Illinois, District 150 schools became ill after eating lunches with flour tortillas. The first episode of illnesses occurred in December, 2005, when about 80 students at five schools became ill. In January, 2006, an additional 150 students became ill. The same tortillas were served in the lunches preceeding each outbreak. The tortillas were found to contain an usual amount of a preservative (not specified).

Overview

Outbreak began:December 2005
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Unknown
Vehicle(s):Tortillas
Location(s):School
Brand name(s):Del Rey Tortilleria
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:230

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