The Cumberland County Health Department is alerting the public to a possible salmonella outbreak after 16 people showed symptoms of the bacterial infection.

The department said Tuesday that two of the 16 people have confirmed cases of salmonella, and one of them was hospitalized.

Investigators determined all 16 ate at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville on May 7 or May 8. The hotel has two restaurants: All American Sports Bar and Grill and The Café Bordeaux. There is also a banquet kitchen.