Dozens affected after possible food-related illness at Middle Tennessee Walmart Distribution Center
Nearly 20 people were transported and 25 to 30 people were triaged at the scene, according to WCEMA.
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Wilson County Emergency Management Agency (WCEMA) crews helped dozens of people after a possible food-related illness at the Walmart Distribution Center in Lebanon, WCEMA officials told WSMV 4.
On Sunday afternoon, WCEMA told us they responded to the Walmart Distribution Center after receiving a call for a female experiencing symptoms of possible food-related illness.
Nearly 20 people were transported, and 25 to 30 people were triaged at the scene, according to WCEMA.
WCEMA said the incident remains under review and no further information is available at this time.
In addition to WCEMA, Mt. Juliet EMS and Rutherford County EMS also responded to help.
Walmart provided the following statement:
“The health and safety of our associates is a top priority. We’re working with local emergency management and health officials as they investigate.”
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