September 18, 2008
Number of People Who Are Sick After Eating Clams Continue to Increase
Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH Commissioner of Health updated Onondaga County residents today about the number individuals reporting symptoms of gastrointestinal illness after potential exposure from Hinerwadel's Grove in Clay. As of 11:30 a.m. today, a total of 160 individuals reported being ill with gastrointestinal symptoms after eating raw or steamed clams from Hinerwadels. Morrow anticipates that this number will continue grow. The majority of those reporting sick ate raw mahogany clams at or from Hinerwadels.
Morrow reminds anyone who has eaten at this facility and became ill between September 4 and September 16 contact the Health Department at 435-6607. The public is advised to seek treatment from their health care provider if they are experiencing symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. To avoid this illness, prepare and cook seafood properly and do not eat raw seafood.
The Health Department is still investigating the cause of this contamination and will continue to update the public. Please stayed tuned to the local media.
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