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BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — More than 40 people were hospitalized with symptoms Monday after reportedly eating the same food in Jessup Monday afternoon.

Crews responded to a distributor in the 7700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court around 3:45 p.m. Officers did not say which business they responded to or what was consumed.

Emergency responders are on scene in the 7700 block of Chesapeake Bay Court in Jessup for a report of several sick patients with reported food poisoning. Our staff examined more than 30 patients who had reportedly consumed the same foods. Several patients were transported. All…

– Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) October 21, 2024

At least 46 people are under investigation, according to Howard County Fire & EMS. According to Howard County officials, all patients are not critical at this time.

“The Health Department is working with partners to investigate the cause of the incident, which we believe is currently an isolated incident. As we have more information, we will share it,” the Howard County Health Department said in a statement.

The Maryland Department of Health is also investigating the incident, according to a spokesperson.