Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant remains closed after food poisoning affects 130 diners

A CLOSURE order for a restaurant at the centre of a mass food poisoning is due to expire today but authorities are yet to finish their investigation into the outbreak.

Metro South Health has so far interviewed 200 people who dined at Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant between January 3 and 5.

In total, 130 patrons fell sick to salmonella poisoning, including dozens who were hospitalised.

Tests have confirmed traces of the bacteria were detected at the Springwood restaurant and raw eggs are suspected to have caused the contamination.

A sign on its door read: “Temporarily closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.”

Other restaurants in the Springwood Tower complex remain open and unaffected by the outbreak.

Logan City Council served a seven-day closure order on Chin Chin restaurant last Tuesday but a spokeswoman would not comment on whether the notice would be extended until the investigation was finished.

Some customers who fell ill have sought advice from Shine Lawyers and are considering legal action to get compensation for their suffering.

Queensland recorded its worst year for foodborne illnesses in 2014, health reports show.

Cases of salmonella poisoning (4933) and campylobacteriosis (6203) were far higher than they were in previous years.

Most people recover within a week or fortnight from foodborne illnesses but toddlers, the elderly and patients with weak immune systems can suffer serious complications.

Health officials believe the death of 77-year-old Judy Anderson from heart complications may have been linked to salmonella poisoning she suffered at a Melbourne Cup function in 2013.

As many as 220 people fell ill during that outbreak, which was also caused by raw eggs.

Source : Courier Mail    Damon Guppy January 13th 2015