71 sick after church barbecue (Charlotte, Shelby: 2013, buying, university)

[SunnyKayak]

Health officials said more than 70 people were sickened by salmonella after visiting Sandy Plains Baptist church barbecue, including 13 that were hospitalized.

The outbreak was first announced on Tuesday, with nine people reported sick. The number went up to 28 on Wednesday and 54 on Thursday.
On Friday, health officials announced 71 people had gotten sick after visiting the barbecue and 13 had been hospitalized.

Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps and usually last between four to seven days.
Health officials: 71 now reported sick after fundraiser - Local - The Shelby Star

[tread102]

I'm always Leary about eating at those types of events. There was another one just a few years ago. If I remember correctly.

[Wolf Howl]

I love those bbq's, wish I could find them more often! Anyone know where a list is that shows you where they are being held that Saturday? You can get sick nearly anywhere at any time including buying food from the grocery store.

[SunnyKayak]

University City Barbecue Saturday, October 5th
Knight of Columbus BBQ/ Columbian Squires Yard Sale: 10/5/2013, 10:00am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church - The Charlotte Observer

The Mallard Creek Barbecue Thursday, October 24th.
Mallard Creek Barbecue | "If you like our barbecue, you'll LOVE our Church!"

Dilworth Barbecue @ FCC on Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th.
Events Calendar | First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Charlotte, NC

[swampfoxer]

What is it with Shelby? The salmonella outbreak last year at the fair, and now this...

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by Wolf Howl

I love those bbq's, wish I could find them more often! Anyone know where a list is that shows you where they are being held that Saturday? You can get sick nearly anywhere at any time including buying food from the grocery store.

What's Up Shopper What’s Up Shopper | … And Info For Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln Counties A Free Weekly Advertising Tabloid & Shelby Shopper The Shelby Shopper frequently list these events. There must be something similar that covers where you are. What's Up Shopper covers Gaston, Cleveland & Lincoln, so it might work for you to check them online.

As with most things concerning Shelby, Shelby Shopper skews west & just isn't available at very many places in Kings Mountain. I did see a copy a couple of weeks ago & it was plugging the Sandy Plains event.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by swampfoxer

What is it with Shelby? The salmonella outbreak last year at the fair, and now this...

Actually, this one was not in Shelby. Sandy Plains is an unincorporated area just north of City of Kings Mountain, out in the township. More than half of the people who were reported sick were from Rutherford County because of the way that the Shelby Shopper is distributed, not because of proximity.

[Wolf Howl]

Thanks for the links, I'm in Mooresville though, and as much as I love bbq chicken, down that way is a little far to go. haha

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by Wolf Howl

Thanks for the links, I'm in Mooresville though, and as much as I love bbq chicken, down that way is a little far to go. haha

You're welcome. I know that you're in Mooresville, that's why I said that the What's Up Shopper might have something of interest to you since it includes Lincoln County. I rarely pick up Shelby Shopper, on the rare occasion that I see it. It's really more geared to Rutherford County than Kings Mountain. It does you no good unless you plan a trip to Lake Lure.

I posted the links so that you'd know what I was talking about.

[crestliner]

I bet they dont have any more BBQs for a while.All it takes is one person with nasty hands to make up the coleslaw and a bunch of people can get sick quick...