The Harvey County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) are continuing to investigate the 11 cases of Salmonella in south-central Kansas.

During the course of the investigation, the Acapulco Restaurant in Newton was identified as the probable source of the illness. The exact cause of the outbreak has not been determined at this time.

“The management of the restaurant has been extremely helpful in providing information throughout the investigation,” said Charlie Hunt, Deputy State Epidemiologist with KDHE. “Based on the information we have at this time, we do n