Nearly 50 people in Jessup, MD, have been taken to hospitals because they are exhibiting signs of food poisoning.
The Howard County Fire & Rescue department is reporting the 46 patients are described as non-critical, according spokeswoman Samantha Stanton.
Stanton said fire officials were called to the 700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court in Jessup at about 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 21.
Upon arrival, they found 46 people showing signs of food poisoning. All 46 were taken to hospitals.
Officials said it was not currently known what food was consumed by the victims. No information was released on whether the patients were part of a group event.
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