Possible Foodborne Illness Under Investigation; Collaborative Effort Among State & Local Health Departments

Modified: October 6, 2016 3:48pm

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10/06/2016

PRESS RELEASE

From the Office of the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Gale R. Burstein

Date October 6, 2016

CONTACT: Mary C. St. Mary/Mary.StMary@Erie.Gov

Phone: 716.858.4941/ Mobile: 716.253.3925

Possible Foodborne Illness Under Investigation

Collaborative Effort Among State & Local Health Departments

ERIE COUNTY, NY— The Erie County Department of Health (“ECDOH”) is currently investigating reports of illness possibly associated with Mighty Taco restaurants. The investigation is being conducted jointly with the New York State Department of Health (“NYSDOH”), Niagara County Department of Health, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

The ongoing investigation includes:

Evaluation of the nature of the reported illness
Inspection, sampling and analysis of food ingredients, both at a restaurant level and within the ingredient supply chain

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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