--- title: Multi-state outbreak of Salmonella tied to Taco Bell date: 2010-08-04T18:49:37-07:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/multi-state-outbreak-of-salmonella-tied-to-mexican-restaurant-chain" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [Salmonella](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/salmonella) / # Multi-state outbreak of Salmonella tied to Taco Bell On August 1, 2010, CDC has announced that it was investigating outbreaks of *Salmonella* linked to a Mexican fast food chain, which [Washington State named as Taco Bell](http://www.marlerblog.com/legal-cases/taco-bell-linked-to-some-of-the-155-salmonella-hartford-and-baildon-illnesses-in-21-states/ "Washington State named as Taco Bell") on August 5. There are two strains of *Salmonella* involved - *Salmonella* Hartford and *Salmonella* Baildon. At least 60 percent of the victims with confirmed illnesses had eaten at Taco Bell. As of August 4, 155 people have been confirmed as part of the outbreaks. The *Salmonella* Hartford outbreak has reported 75 ill in 15 states since April 1. The breakdown by state is Colorado (1 ill), GA (1 ill), IL (5), IN (11), KY (23), MA (2), MI (3), MT (1), NC (1), NH (1), NY (1), OH (19), PA (1), SC (1) and WI (4). The *Salmonella* Bialdon outbreak has reported 80 ill persons since May 1, 2010. The number of ill people identified in each state with this strain is as follows: CT (1), GA (1), IA (1), IL (20), IN (4), KY (5), MA (1), MI (4), MN (5), NJ (6), NY (2), OH (6), OR (1), WA (1) and WI (22).Marler Clark has been assisting numerous victims of the outbreaks and has filed two *Salmonella* lawsuits against Yum Brands/Taco Bell. The first lawsuit was filed in [Kentucky](http://www.marlerclark.com/press_releases/view/marler-clark-files-first-salmonella-lawsuit-in-outbreaks-linked-to-taco-bel "Kentucky"), and the second in [Ohio](http://www.marlerclark.com/press_releases/view/salmonella-lawsuit-filed-by-marler-clark-on-behalf-of-ohio-victim-of-taco-b "Ohio"). Most people infected with *Salmonella* develop [symptoms](http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_symptoms_risks "symptoms") including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12–72 hours after infection, which is usually diagnosed by stool sample analysis. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, although more serious illnesses can develop, especially in the young, elderly, and immune-compromised. Anyone who is experiencing these symptoms should visit their health care professional for a stool sample to determine if they are infected with *Salmonella*, and if they are a part of these outbreaks. If you are ill and have any questions about your case, feel free to contact us to learn more about your options. Marler Clark is the foremost law firm in the US representing victims of foodborne illness, and [Salmonella lawyers ](http://www.marlerclark.com/lawyers "Salmonella lawyers ")at Marler Clark have assisted victims of [Salmonella outbreaks](http://www.marlerclark.com/practice_areas/view/salmonella-outbreak-litigation "Salmonella outbreaks") for more than 17 years. For more information, fill out the contact form, or call us at 866-770-2032. 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