Food Poisoning Outbreak at VA Chincoteague Chili Cook-off
A possible food poisoning outbreak at the 18th Annual Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-off and Car Show is being investigated by the Virginia Department of Health. That event was held on September 30, 2017.
Officials have issued a press release that states, “we are expanding our investigation and are reaching out to the Hampton Roads area as well.” There is no information about the symptoms people are experiencing, foods they are concentrating on, or how many people may have been sickened or hospitalized.
Anyone who attended that event, whether sick or well, is asked to complete a survey to help officials investigate and solve the outbreak. The survey takes about 5 to 10 minute to complete. Participation is voluntary and responses and any personal information will remain confidential. Officials are asking that anyone experiencing gastrointestinal illness after attending that event seek medical care. If you have questions, contact the Eastern Shore Health District at 757-302-4268.
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