Dozens Taken To Hospital With Food Poisoning Symptoms In Maryland (Developing)

Dozens of people were evaluated and treating for food poisoning symptoms in Howard County late on Monday afternoon, officials said.

Howard County Police is investigating the rash of illnesses reported in Howard County.
Photo Credit: *Howard County Police Department (Facebook)*

Zak Failla

10/21/2024 7:02 p.m.

At approximately 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 21, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services personnel were called to the 7700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court in Jessup, where there were reports of dozens of people who fell ill from reportedly eating the same food.

In total, 46 people were evaluated and taken to area hospitals. Each was considered "non-critical."

Mutual aid during the investigation was provided by Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties.

Additional details are expected to be released.

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