113 sick On the Border; Washington restaurant Salmonella source still unknown

Health officials are still trying to determine the source of a Salmonella outbreak in Vancouver, Washington, that has sickened more than 100 people.

Clark County Public Health reported 38 confirmed and 76 probable cases of salmonella as of Thursday afternoon, with calls continuing to trickle in as people hear about the outbreak, said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County health officer.

Health officials are still interviewing people who reported symptoms after eating at On the Border Mexican restaurant between Sept. 20 and Oct. 8, when officials closed the eatery to stop the spread of salmonella.

Most of the salmonella cases tied to the restaurant are among adult customers; five food handlers were also sickened. Eight people with salmonella have been hospitalized. As of Thursday, seven of the eight had been released from the hospital, Melnick said.

The restaurant reopened Monday afternoon.

77 sick On the Border; Washington restaurant cleared to reopen after salmonella outbreak

Clark County health officials lifted the closure order for a restaurant in Vancouver, Wash. that was linked to at least 23 confirmed salmonella cases and as many as 54 more.

On the Border Mexican Grill was closed on Oct. 9 to prevent salmonella from spreading after customers reported getting sick.

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer, said restaurant employees have been tested for salmonella and those who did not have the infection were cleared to return to work.

It’s unclear what caused the outbreak.