18 now sick with Salmonella from NC Holiday Inn; four hospitalized

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is investigating a possible salmonella outbreak at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in North Carolina.

WNCN reported Wednesday the health department updated the number of people identified with symptoms consistent with salmonella. 18 people had Holiday Inn Bordeaux .North Carolinabeen identified with symptoms – two more than the previous day. Now four people are hospitalized with symptoms the department said.

Health officials say all of the individuals ate at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux, which has two restaurants, the All American Sports Bar and Grill and The Café Bordeaux. The hotel also has a banquet kitchen.

Based on its investigation, the health department is now asking that individuals who consumed food or beverages at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux since May 1 and have developed symptoms within three days of that visit to call the department at 910-433-3638.