Salmonella infection reported at Holiday Inn Bordeaux restaurants in Fayetteville

   The Cumberland County Department of Public Health and the N.C. Division of Public Health is asking people who have eaten food or drank beverages at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux at 1707 Owen Drive in Fayetteville or its affiliated restaurants since May 1 and then developed symptoms of Salmonella within three days to contact their local health department.
  
   The Bladen County Department of Public Health's phone number is 862-6900.
  
   An investigation continues into an outbreak of Salmonella infection reported last week at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux, the All American Sports Bar and Grill, and the Cafe Bordeaux. All of those establishments get their food and beverage from the same kitchen.
  
   As of Thursday afternoon, 44 people have reported signs and symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection, including eight people from out of state. Five people have been hospitalized.
  
   Symptoms of Salmonella infections include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
  
   "We are diligently tracking this illness in order to determine the original source of contamination and we need anyone who consumed food or beverages and then became sick to contact us for an interview. We hope to resolve this soon," Cumberland County Department of Public Health Director Buck Wilson said.
  
   The Cumberland County Health Department has set up a "Salmonella Hotline" at 910-433-3824. Cape Fear Valley Health System has a Care Link health education line staffed by registered nurses. Call at 615-LINK (5465) with questions about Salmonella infection.