At least seven of the nine cases of salmonella reported at Clearview High School might be part of a larger bacterial outbreak, according to a Lorain County Health Department official.??

Or maybe not.

Health Commissioner Ken Pearce said in seven of the nine known cases, the same bacteria typing was found. After the health department contacted the Centers for Disease Control earlier this week, it was determined that the Clearview cases might be part of a common outbreak in other areas, Pearce said.??

A spokesperson for the CDC said the case is still under investigation and they are not aware of links to cases in any other states.??

The bacteria, Pearce said, is likely tied to a football team dinner served before a game three weeks ago.