• Food Poisoning
    • Symptoms
    • Prevention
    • Treatment
    • Causes
  • Pathogens
    • Botulism
    • Campylobacter
    • E. coli
    • Cyclospora
    • Norovirus
    • Hepatitis A
    • Salmonella
    • Listeria
    • Shigella
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Can I sue for Food Poisoning?
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • Botulism Lawyer
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
  • Connect With A Lawyer
What's Hot

How Does Hepatitis A Spread Through Food?

January 30, 2023

Daiso Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Matsunga Mini Shiruko Sand Biscuits

January 30, 2023

Wild Cajun Meals LLC Recalls Frozen, Fully Cooked Jambalaya and Gumbo Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection

January 30, 2023
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Facebook Twitter YouTube
  • About
  • Contact Us
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
  • Home
  • Food Poisoning
    • What is Food Poisoning?
      • Symptoms
      • Causes
      • Prevention
      • Treatment
      • Statistics
    • Pathogens
      • Botulism
      • Campylobacter
      • E. coli
      • Hepatitis A
      • Shigella
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella
      • Cyclospora
      • Listeria
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
    • Botulism Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
Home»Food Poisoning News»Officials Confirm Norovirus linked to Michigan Applebee’s; 30 Sickened
Michigan Applebee's Norovirus Outbreak
An Applebee's restaurant in Corunna, Michigan temporarily shut down after 30 restaurant-goers became ill and the local health department confirmed the presence of norovirus.
Food Poisoning News

Officials Confirm Norovirus linked to Michigan Applebee’s; 30 Sickened

Tony CovenyBy Tony CovenyApril 2, 2016Updated:January 20, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Reddit

Corunna, Michigan Resident Tests Positive for Norovirus; 30 Additional Applebee’s Patrons Experiencing Symptoms

Thirty restaurant-goers who dined at a Corunna, Michigan Applebee’s during the period of March 9th through 12th became sick, all showing symptoms of norovirus. The Shiawassee County Health Department (SCHD) recently confirmed the presence of the virus in samples collected from ill individuals for testing.

A statement released by the SCHD Personal Health Services Division advised the public that “a total of thirty people experienced similar symptoms and have contacted the Shiawassee County Health Department.

The health department became aware of the illnesses when it followed up on information from a person from the state who had seen a complaint. Public health officials have not yet identified the precise source of transmission.

The investigation into the illnesses by the Shiawassee County Health Department led county public health employees to interview thirty people, all of whom reported symptoms of norovirus after eating at the same Applebee’s location. All thirty people dined at the restaurant between March 9th and 12th.

Nicole Greenway, director of personal community health for SCHD, said Applebee’s was fully cooperating with investigation and collaborating with public health officials where possible. The restaurant also fully sanitized the kitchen, bathroom and customer dining areas of the establishment. Applebee’s has confirmed that the entire restaurant has been scrubbed down and de-sanitized.

The first confirmed norovirus case sought treatment from their own physician and subsequently provided the test results to the health department. Several affected individuals also shared their stories and reported their illnesses on a website called ‘iwaspoisioned.com’ after eating at the Applebee’s restaurant.

Norovirus in a Nutshell

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted from person to person. You can also contract norovirus from contaminated food or water, or by touching a surface with the virus on it. After it enters the body, the virus causes inflammation of your stomach and/or intestines, a condition called acute gastroenteritis. Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting are all common symptoms associated with acute gastroenteritis.

Norovirus ranks as the top cause of outbreaks of foodborne disease in the United States, and is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis as well. The virus results in approximately 570-800 deaths in the United States each year. The virus also leads to around 56,000-71,000 hospitalizations annually and causes a total of 19-21 illnesses.

Proper handwashing – along with general cleanliness – is the most effective way to prevent norovirus. Not all pathogens are killed by the use of hand sanitizer, so actually going through the process of washing your hands is key to prevent illness.

If you or a family member has been affected by food poisoning, contact the attorneys at Ron Simon & Associates for a free case evaluation.  Ron Simon & Associates is one of the nation’s leading law firms representing victims of foodborne illnesses.

You can fill out the online evaluation form or call us toll-free at 1-888-335-4901.  There is no cost to you.

Applebee's Applebee's Norovirus Applebee's Norovirus Outbreak norovirus norovirus outbreak Outbreak
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Tony Coveny

Related Posts

Its not a Surprise this Fireman Stepped Up to Save a Child: But this Time its from HUS, with a Kidney Donation

January 10, 2023

Wendy’s Lettuce and E. Coli:  Are Leafy Greens Still Safe to Eat?

August 26, 2022

Food Poisoning and Plant-Based Meat

August 12, 2022

Chocolate Factory Reopens After Salmonella Contamination

August 10, 2022
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Attorney Advertisement
Ron Simon

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Latest Posts

How Does Hepatitis A Spread Through Food?

January 30, 2023

Snack Innovations Recall Initiated on Rice Cakes and Popcorn Products

January 26, 2023

Allergy Alert Issued On Corim Industries Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

January 23, 2023

Food Poisoning News is a website devoted to providing you with the most current information on food safety, dangerous pathogens, food poisoning outbreaks and outbreak prevention, and food poisoning litigation.

We're social. Connect with us:

Facebook Twitter YouTube
Latest Posts

How Does Hepatitis A Spread Through Food?

January 30, 2023

Snack Innovations Recall Initiated on Rice Cakes and Popcorn Products

January 26, 2023

Allergy Alert Issued On Corim Industries Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

January 23, 2023
Get Informed

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Facebook Twitter YouTube
  • Home
© 2023 Food Poisoning News. Sponsored by Ron Simon & Associates a Houston, TX law firm. Powered by ArmaVita.
Our website and content are for informational purposes only. Food Poisoning News does not provide legal advice, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.