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70 staff members ill after Department of Health luncheon (Irony!)
The New Mexican ^ | 12/20/2016 | By Andrew Oxford

Posted on 12/21/2016 9:51:45 AM PST by Islander7

Epidemiologists at the state Department of Health are investigating their agency’s own annual holiday luncheon after dozens of employees reported falling ill after the party last week.

About 70 staff members claim to have experienced gastrointestinal issues following the catered event at the Harold Runnels Building attended by more than 200 employees, according to a spokesman.

(Excerpt) Read more at santafenewmexican.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: government; health; irony
Correction: This story has been amended to reflect the following correction. A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the Department of Health is responsible for regulating food safety. That is the duty of the New Mexico Environment Department.

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You can not make this stuff up!

1 posted on 12/21/2016 9:51:45 AM PST by Islander7
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To: Islander7

Michelle O food on the menu?


2 posted on 12/21/2016 9:54:51 AM PST by surrey
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To: Islander7

Probably caused by some kind of “healthy” food like raw veggies. This never happens with cake or cookies.


3 posted on 12/21/2016 9:58:37 AM PST by Flick Lives (Les Deplorables Triumphant)
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To: Islander7

“She lived alone in a small apartment
Across the street from the health department
She left her pills in the glove compartment
That was the afternoon her heart went”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S4blhM9IU3A


4 posted on 12/21/2016 10:01:21 AM PST by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg)
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To: Flick Lives

This is a very good point.


5 posted on 12/21/2016 10:12:54 AM PST by rdl6989
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To: Flick Lives

According to the article the bacteria is one that usually grows in cooked food that’s held warm, but not warm enough, for an extended period of time.

My guess is that the chafing dishes were too full or the time from kitchen to event was too long.


6 posted on 12/21/2016 10:14:17 AM PST by NorthstarMom
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“My guess is that the chafing dishes were too full or the time from kitchen to event was too long.”

Someone “laced” the refried beans?


7 posted on 12/21/2016 10:34:39 AM PST by vette6387
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or the time from kitchen to event was too long.

Might that be because libs/dems who infest government organizations are known for being late ?

8 posted on 12/21/2016 10:42:10 AM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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Employee’s must wash their hands after using the bathroom.

If you have ever gone to a buffet and ran to the toilet an hour or so later... guess what? e-coli... guess what? Fecal matter! Guess what? It’s everywhere!!!!


9 posted on 12/21/2016 10:51:19 AM PST by Clutch Martin (Hot sauce aside, every culture has its pancake, just as every culture has its egg roll.)
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To: Islander7

Those darn Russians!!!


10 posted on 12/21/2016 11:02:34 AM PST by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump/Pence: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!)
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To: Islander7

Something I learned quickly was to avoid these things like the ... wel, you know.


11 posted on 12/21/2016 11:05:05 AM PST by Stentor
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Or, since it’s a government office, 2 people actually got sick and, on hearing the news, 68 decided it was a good excuse to take a few days off.


12 posted on 12/21/2016 2:22:16 PM PST by AZLiberty (A is now A once again.)
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