June 26, 2008 - On the eve of the 2008 Taste of Chicago festival, 10 people are expected to file separate lawsuits against one of last year’s vendors after they reportedly became ill with salmonella poisoning. A review of Health Department Records by The Chicago Reporter found a wide range of health code violations at the event.

Each year in the United States, around 40,000 people are diagnosed with salmonellosis, an intestinal disease caused by salmonella bacteria. Here are the facts.

With last year’s salmonella outbreak at the Taste of Chicago, some people may wonder what they can do to avoid getting sick at this year’s festival, which starts Friday. Experts suggest the following....