LENEXA, Kan., Aug 31, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- An emergency official in Johnson
County, Kan., says 22 people fell ill while eating at an area eatery.
Dirk Fetterolf, Johnson County Med-Act emergency medical services battalion
chief, said diners at Mi Ranchito restaurant in Lenexa, Kan., reported feeling
nauseous and dizzy while eating at the Mexican eatery early Sunday night, the
Kansas City (Mo.) Star reported Monday.
"The situation quickly started to escalate, and eventually 22 people became
ill," Fetterolf said. "Twelve of them were transported to three area hospitals."
Specific details regarding the current condition of the ailing patrons were not
reported.
An unidentified Mi Ranchito employee told the Star the Lenexa eatery was closed
down following the illnesses. The health department is investigating the
incident.
The Star said regulators cited the restaurant in June for food violations,
including keeping foods at unsafe temperatures.
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