Close Menu
  • 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

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Recalls a Single Lot of Tetra Reptomin Reptile Food for Aquatic Turtles Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

May 23, 2025

JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Cucumber Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 23, 2025

Recall of Select Big Y Foods Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

May 23, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (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»Featured»Norovirus Outbreak Connected to Illinois Restaurant Monical’s Pizza
Norovirus Outbreak Connected to Illinois Restaurant Monical’s Pizza
Featured

Norovirus Outbreak Connected to Illinois Restaurant Monical’s Pizza

Malin ChambersBy Malin ChambersDecember 5, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Reddit

The Tazewell County Health Department (TCDH) of Tremont, Illinois, is currently investigating a norovirus outbreak believed to be caused by local restaurant Monical’s Pizza in Washington.

A suspected 150 illnesses have been connected to eating at Monical’s Pizza in Washington and 3 cases of norovirus have been laboratory-confirmed and identified. Reports of illnesses first surfaced on Saturday, November 26, after members from a larger party that had recently eaten at Monical’s Pizza in Washington began reporting symptoms. Officials of TCDH began their investigation soon after receiving reports of illnesses from both the larger party and other restaurant patrons. Of the other Monical’s locations, no illnesses or symptoms have been reported. Along with TCDH, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is currently testing samples to discover the cause of the outbreak.

Investigators believe the illness onset dates to range from November 21, 2022, to November 26, 2022, though interviews with sick restaurant patrons remain ongoing. Patrons who ate at Monical’s Pizza in Washington between November 21 and November 26, 2022, are encouraged to report any symptoms online to the TCDH. The Washington location of Monical’s Pizza temporarily closed after the reports of illnesses and has since reopened on November 29, 2022, following the TCDH’s conduction of a thorough inspection of the restaurant. While voluntarily closed, Monical’s Pizza disposed of all premade food, performed vigorous cleaning, reported any symptoms of illnesses, and conducted staff training on proper food safety handling.

Norovirus, most commonly referred to as the stomach flu or a stomach bug, is highly contagious and contracted by ingesting an infected person’s poop or vomit particles. According to the CDC, Norovirus symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain, with symptoms customarily developing 12 to 48 hours after being exposed, and typically subsiding after 1 to 3 days. As norovirus illness can quickly lead to dehydration due to loss of fluids, it is highly important to remain hydrated and seek medical attention if symptoms of dehydration develop, such as decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and sudden dizziness when standing up.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Malin Chambers

Related Posts

Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling and Picnic Season

May 23, 2025

Cardio and Strength Training: Dual Pillars of Health and Protection Against Illness

May 22, 2025

On the Front Lines of Food Safety: A Day in the Life of a Food Safety Inspector

May 22, 2025

Guardians of the Food Supply: Understanding the Role of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

May 22, 2025
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

Recall of Select Big Y Foods Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

May 23, 2025

Multistate Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Linked to Florida-Grown Cucumbers Prompts Nationwide Recall

May 23, 2025

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe’s “Apology”

May 23, 2025

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 X (Twitter) YouTube
Latest Posts

Recall of Select Big Y Foods Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

May 23, 2025

Multistate Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Linked to Florida-Grown Cucumbers Prompts Nationwide Recall

May 23, 2025

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe’s “Apology”

May 23, 2025
Get Informed

Subscribe to Updates

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

Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
  • Home
© 2025 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.