Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: UPDATED Test Results in Cholula’s Bakery Investigation
The Santa Ana Police Department has been contacted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Crime Lab with results of the Cholula Bakery beards sent in for analysis.
Results returned positive for JWH122 classified as a “synthetic cannabinoid,” but is better described as a synthetic cannabimimetic because it mimics some of the symptoms of cannabis consumption. Continue reading
Cholula’s Bakery has posted an apology on their Facebook page in the wake of this week’s scandal that saw many of their customers sickened after they consumed their Rosca de Reyes bread. Here is their apology:
First off and foremost we would like to apologize to all of our customers who experienced strange symptoms after eating our rosca de reyes cake. Our small business has been in operation for over 14 years and we have never seen anything like this; at the same time we don’t want anyone to think that for any reason we are attempting to bypass our responsibilities.
There are steps we need to take and at this moment our small business is collaborating with the health department to solve this problem, and our employees are also working hard to ensure our business is safe and in good condition to continue providing our loyal customers the quality product they come to purchase. Again, we are apologetic and in a way ashamed this happened to our customers.
As soon as we are informed what caused these rare side effects, you will be informed too.
Santa Ana Police Department
For Immediate Release: January 9, 2015
Contacts: nstanfield@ochca.com, (714) 834-2178; abertagna@santa-ana.org, (714) 245-8029
Advisory: Foodborne Illness Investigation at Cholula’s Bakery
(Santa Ana) – One January 6, 2015 the Orange County Health Care Agency closed Cholula’s Bakery in Santa Ana and began a foodborne illness investigation after receiving several reports of illness related to eating Rosca de Reyes Bread distributed by the bakery on January 5 and 6, 2015.
Based on preliminary laboratory results from product samples that indicated the presence of a synthetic drug in the bread, the investigation will be handed back to the Santa Ana Police Department for criminal investigation. Confirmatory laboratory results are expected in one to two weeks. Persons who believe they have consumed the tainted bread are encouraged to contact the Santa Ana Police Crimes Against Persons Unit at (714) 245-8390. Continue reading
For Immediate Release: January 7, 2014
Contact: Nicole Stanfield nstanfield@ochca.com, 714-834-2178
Illness Associated with Rosca de Reyes Bread
(Santa Ana) – Over 30 people from multiple unrelated groups became ill with symptoms including dizziness, palpitations, and numbness after eating Rosca de Reyes Bread distributed by Cholula’s Bakery in Santa Ana. The Health Care Agency is investigating the cause of the illnesses, and the bakery is closed pending the outcome of the investigation.
The bread was distributed on January 5 and 6, 2015 to a number of retail outlets in Orange County and Long Beach. Health officials have advised retailers to remove any unsold product from their shelves and consumers who purchased the bread are advised to discard any uneaten product. Anyone who consumed the bread who experiences symptoms similar to those reported should contact their personal physician.
The product was sold at the following locations: Continue reading