46 people were hospitalized food poisoning According to NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors, where the incident occurred in Maryland after an employee brought a home-cooked meal to work and shared it.

Firefighters and paramedics from the area Howard County Fire and Rescue Services Department They responded to the scene Monday in Jessup, about 25 miles southwest of Baltimore, after employees eating the food began showing signs of food poisoning, according to a news release from Howard County Fire and Rescue Services.

The victims were evaluated and taken to multiple area hospitals in different counties, but they were not in critical condition after eating the same meal, according to the department.

The food poisoning occurred when an employee delivered home-cooked meals to co-workers during his shift, according to a press release the distributor emailed to USA TODAY.

Distribution was “unapproved,” according to the company.

“The investigation initially determined that an employee was preparing meals at his home over the weekend and eventually served home-cooked meals to other employees who fell ill (Monday),” he said.

The majority of affected employees were treated and discharged from the hospital.

Food poisoning: Authorities are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident in Maryland; 46 hospitalized

Anyone else affected?

According to the company, no other consumers or outlets were affected by the incident.

“NAFCO maintains the highest standards in food safety and is regularly subject to stringent inspections by health authorities.” The statement was included. “Their products continue to be produced and consumed safely by customers across the country and there are no supply chain issues.”

The Howard County Health Department also confirmed that their investigation showed the cause of the food poisoning came from outside the distributor.

“Preliminary indications are that the illness is related to outside food prepared by an employee and shared with others at the facility,” the statement said. The statement was included. X. “At this time, we are not aware of any risk of additional illness associated with this event.”

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