FAYETTEVILLE -- The state Department of Health is investigating a cluster of people who got sick after eating at a restaurant on the north side of town.
A total of 51 reports of illness have been identified, according to a department news release.
Anyone who has visited JJ's Beer Garden and Brewing Co. at 3615 Steele Blvd. since Sept. 13 and experienced diarrhea or vomiting should report the illness, according to a department news release.
"We are aware that many people traveled to that area of the state last weekend," Dr. Dirk Haselow, state epidemiologist, stated in the release. "People may have gotten sick after they returned home. We urge anyone to contact us if they got sick after visiting or eating at this establishment."
Illness has started around 24 to 36 hours after visiting the restaurant, and symptoms have mainly included diarrhea and vomiting with some fever. There have been no hospitalizations.
"JJ's Beer Garden and Brewery is cooperating with the ADH's investigation," the release states. "Efforts are underway to collect clinical samples for testing to try to determine what is making people sick. At this time, laboratory tests are pending and no pathogen has been identified as the source of the outbreak yet."
Call 501-537-8969 or email [email protected] to report an illness.
NW News on 09/25/2018