The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterium that is a common cause of food poisoning. At least six people associated with the outbreak consumed carnitas or other foods purchased on February 23 or 24, 2019, from the SuperMercado Rivera kitchen counter located at 4334 W. 51st St., Chicago.  If you have carnitas or other food purchased from the kitchen counter at this establishment on February 23 or 24 in your freezer, do not eat—discard. CDPH performed an environmental assessment of the grocery store and provided guidance on safe food handling practices and environmental cleaning to prevent further spread of disease. Implicated food items were no longer available at the store as of March 1, 2019 and at this point there is no evidence that food made after this date was contaminated. CDPH has also issued an alert to area physicians about the outbreak, providing medical guidance. For more information on Salmonella, go to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov. Individuals are encouraged to call 312-746-7425