The Salmonella attorneys at Marler Clark, represented 21 individuals in this outbreak lawsuit.
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed a total of 59 cases of Salmonella in Dalhart, Texas. Of these cases, 52 of those were associated with the X10 Woodfire Restaurant.
X10 Woodfire Restaurant in Dalhart,Texas voluntarily closed during the second week of February. The Dalhart restaurant was closed to allow the investigation team to continue their work as well as for the restaurant to clean, sanitize and clear the employees to return to their jobs. The owner of the food establishment said, " The Health Department did receive positive results from some of our employees and we are following strict guidelines prior to their return to work. "
Officials say all of the new cases were linked to the initial outbreak prior to the restaurant voluntarily closing. The health officials were unable to identify the original source inside the restaurant.
Salmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe illness. The most common clinical presentation is acute gastroenteritis. Symptoms include diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, often accompanied by fever of 100°F to 102°F (38°C to 39°C). Other symptoms may include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, headache and body aches.
The incubation period, or the time from ingestion of the bacteria until the symptoms start, is generally 6 to 72 hours; however, there is evidence that in some situations the incubation can be longer than 10 days. People with salmonellosis usually recover without treatment within 3 to 7 days. Nonetheless, the bacteria will continue to be present in the intestinal tract and stool for weeks after recovery of symptoms—on average, 1 month in adults and longer in children.