CDC Salmonella: Outbreak Updates

(Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:15:00 EST

A total of 146 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 26 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (5), California (3), Colorado (16), Florida (2), Indiana (4), Iowa (2), Kansas (10), Louisiana (5), Minnesota (2), Mississippi (3), Missouri (9), Nebraska (9), Nevada (1), New Hampshire (1), New Mexico (10), New York (8), North Dakota (1), Oklahoma (9), Oregon (5), South Dakota (6), Texas (19), Utah (3), Vermont (1), Virginia (1), Washington (10), and Wyoming (1).
- 30% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 66% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections to contact with chicks, ducklings, and other live baby poultry purchased from multiple feed stores and sourced from multiple mail-order hatcheries.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the live poultry linked to this outbreak.
Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching live poultry or anything in the area where they live and roam. Do not let live poultry inside the house
- Additional recommendations are available.
- These recommendations are important and apply to all live poultry regardless of the age of the birds or where they were purchased.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.
- Read the Advice to Mail-order hatcheries, feed stores, and others that sell or display live poultry.

(Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis and Salmonella Mbandaka Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:15:00 EST

A total of 61 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis and Salmonella Mbandaka have been reported from 18 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), Connecticut (3), Illinois (1), Kentucky (2), Massachusetts (3), Minnesota (3), Mississippi (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (1), New York (5), North Carolina (5), Ohio (8), Pennsylvania (5), Tennessee (9), Virginia (2), Vermont (1), Wisconsin (2), and West Virginia (7).
- 35% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 48% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella Infantis and Salmonella Mbandaka infections to contact with chicks, ducklings, and other live baby poultry from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio.
Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching live poultry or anything in the area where they live and roam. Do not let live poultry inside the house.
- Additional recommendations are available.
- These recommendations are important and apply to all live poultry, regardless of the age of the birds or where they were purchased.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.
- Read the Advice to Mail-order hatcheries, feed stores, and others that sell or display live poultry.

May 8, 2013 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Imported Cucumbers

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 EST

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A total of 81 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 18 states.
- 29% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
State public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness.
- Consumption of imported cucumbers is the likely source of infection for the ill persons.
On April 24, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration placed Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse of Culiacán, Mexico on Import Alert.
- Cucumbers from these two firms will be denied admission into the United States unless the suppliers show that they are not contaminated with Salmonella.
At this time, there is no indication that contaminated cucumbers supplied by Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse are still on the market.
- Due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported, additional ill persons may be identified.
- Consumers and retailers should always follow safe produce handling recommendations.
CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing laboratory surveillance through PulseNet to identify additional ill persons and to interview ill persons about foods eaten with before becoming ill.

(Investigation Announcement) Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:39:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health and agriculture officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National Poultry Improvement Plan (USDA-NPIP), and Veterinary Services to investigate three multistate outbreaks of human Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Mbandaka, and Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to contact with chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry.

(Investigation Announcement) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Imported Cucumbers

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:22:00 EST

A total of 73 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 18 states.
- 27% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
State public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness.
- Preliminary information indicates that consumption of imported cucumbers is the likely source of infection for the ill persons.
On April 24, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration placed Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse of Culiacán, Mexico on Import Alert.
- Cucumbers from these two firms will be denied admission into the United States unless the suppliers show that they are not contaminated with Salmonella.
Currently, there is no evidence that contaminated cucumbers supplied by Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse are still on the market.
- Due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported, additional ill persons may be identified.
- Consumers and retailers should always follow safe produce handling recommendations.
CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing laboratory surveillance through PulseNet to identify additional ill persons and to interview ill persons about foods eaten with before becoming ill.

April 16, 2013 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Hedgehogs

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:28:00 EST

A total of 23 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 9 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (3), Minnesota (3), Ohio (5), Oregon (1), and Washington (7).
- 35% of ill persons have been hospitalized. One death associated with Salmonella infection has been reported in Washington.
- 39% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with pet hedgehogs purchased from multiple hedgehog breeders in different states.
It is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching hedgehogs or anything in the area where they live and roam. Adults should supervise hand washing for young children.
- Additional advice on how to protect yourself and others from illness is available.

April 3, 2013 (Investigation Update): Eight Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:30:00 EST

A total of 371 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 40 states and the District of Columbia.
- 29% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 70% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 33% of ill persons are children 1 year of age or younger.
- 44% of ill persons are of Hispanic ethnicity. Information about the association between reptiles and Salmonella is available in Spanish.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
- 71% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
- 90% of ill persons with turtle exposure specifically reported exposure to small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches).
- 32% of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors, and 13% reported purchasing small turtles from pet stores.
Four of the outbreaks appear to be over; however, four outbreaks remain under active investigation. However, turtles are an important cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States.
- More information about Salmonella from reptiles and amphibians, and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, is available.
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975. Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

(Final Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EST

A total of 22 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium were reported from 6 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Arizona (1), Illinois (2), Iowa (1), Michigan (9), Pennsylvania (1), and Wisconsin (8).
- 50% of ill persons were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods were the likely sources of this outbreak.
- On January 24, 2013, Jouni Meats, Inc. recalled approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products.
- On January 25, 2013, Gab Halal Foods recalled approximately 550 pounds of ground beef products.
Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and not eat them; retailers and food service operators should not serve them.
- While the use-by date of the recalled ground beef products has passed, consumers might still have recalled ground beef in their homes if the ground beef was frozen at home.
Consumers should not eat raw or undercooked ground beef.
- Cook ground beef hamburgers and beef mixtures such as meat loaf to 160°F internal temperature using a food thermometer.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella infection, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page.

March 5, 2013 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Chicken

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:15:00 EST

Since June 4, 2012, a total of 128 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 13 states.
- 31% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- Most of the ill persons have been reported from two states, Oregon (39) and Washington (56).
State public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness.
- Information available to date indicates that consumption of chicken is the most likely source of infection for many of the ill persons.
- Oregon and Washington have identified Foster Farms brand chicken as the most likely source of the infections in their states.
Testing conducted by the Washington State Public Health Laboratories identified the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg in four intact samples of chicken collected from three ill persons’ homes in Washington.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is currently conducting an investigation to determine the source of infections in this outbreak.
It is not unusual for raw poultry from any producer to have Salmonella. This underscores the importance for consumers to follow food safety tips to help protect themselves and others from foodborne illness.

February 15, 2013 (Investigation Update): Six Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:21:00 EST

Two new outbreaks have been added since the last update.
- Outbreak 7: 19 individuals infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-, strain A have been reported from 4 states.
- Outbreak 8: 43 individuals infected with Salmonella Typhimurium, strain A have been reported from 12 states and the District of Columbia.
A total of 347 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 37 states and the District of Columbia.
- 28% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 70% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 33% of ill persons are children 1 year of age or younger.
- 44% of ill persons are of Hispanic ethnicity. Information about the association between reptiles and Salmonella is available in Spanish.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
- 70% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
- 90% of ill persons with turtle exposure specifically reported exposure to small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches).
- 33% of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors, and 11% reported purchasing small turtles from pet stores.
Small turtles are a well-known source of human Salmonella infections, especially among young children. Because of this risk, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975. Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

(Investigation Announcement) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Chicken

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:30:00 EST

Since June 4, 2012, a total of 124 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 12 states.
- 32% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- Most of the ill persons have been reported from two states, Washington (56) and Oregon (38).
State public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness.
- Information available to date indicates that consumption of chicken is the most likely source of infection for many of the ill persons.
- Oregon and Washington have identified Foster Farms brand chicken as the most likely source of the infections in their states.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is currently conducting an investigation to determine the source of infections in this outbreak.
It is not unusual for raw poultry from any producer to have Salmonella. This underscores the importance for consumers to follow food safety tips to help protect themselves and others from foodborne illness.

(Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:33:00 EST

A total of 18 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 5 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), Iowa (1), Illinois (2), Michigan (9), and Wisconsin (5).
- 50% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods are likely sources of this outbreak.
- Seven of the ill persons reported eating a raw ground beef dish at the same restaurant before becoming ill. The restaurant served raw beef to customers and had acquired the raw beef from two retailers.
- On January 24, 2013, Jouni Meats, Inc. recalled approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products.
- On January 25, 2013, Gab Halal Foods recalled approximately 550 pounds of ground beef products.
Consumers should not eat raw or undercooked ground beef.
- Cook ground beef hamburgers and beef mixtures such as meat loaf to 160°F internal temperature using a food thermometer.
CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled ground beef products and that they dispose of any remaining recalled product in their home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems because these people are at a higher risk for serious illness.
- Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and not eat them.

January 31, 2013 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Hedgehogs

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:22:00 EST

A total of 20 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 8 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (3), Minnesota (3), Ohio (3), Oregon (1), and Washington (7).
- 31% of ill persons have been hospitalized. One death associated with Salmonella infection has been reported in Washington.
- 45% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with pet hedgehogs purchased from multiple hedgehog breeders in different states.
It is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching hedgehogs or anything in the area where they live and roam. Adults should supervise hand washing for young children.
- Additional advice on how to protect yourself and others from illness is available.

(Investigation Announcement) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:18:00 EST

A total of 16 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 5 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), Illinois (2), Iowa (1), Michigan (9), and Wisconsin (3).
- 53% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods are likely sources of this outbreak.
- Seven of the ill persons reported eating a raw ground beef dish at the same restaurant before becoming ill. The restaurant served raw beef to customers and had acquired the raw beef from two retailers.
- On January 24, 2013, Jouni Meats, Inc. recalled approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products.
- On January 25, 2013, Gab Halal Foods recalled approximately 550 pounds of ground beef products.
Consumers should not eat raw or undercooked ground beef.
CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled ground beef products and that they dispose of any remaining recalled product in their home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems because these people are at a higher risk for serious illness.
- Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and not eat them.

January 9, 2013 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Hedgehogs

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:29:00 EST

A total of 16 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 7 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (3), Minnesota (2), Ohio (2), Oregon (1), and Washington (6).
- 30% of ill persons for whom information is available have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
- 50% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with pet hedgehogs purchased from multiple hedgehog breeders in different states.
It is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching hedgehogs or anything in the area where they live and roam. Adults should supervise hand washing for young children. Additional advice on how to protect yourself and your family from illness is available.

December 6, 2012 (Investigation Update): Six Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST

A total of 248 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 34 states.
- 28% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 68% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 33% of ill persons are children 1 year of age or younger.
- 49% of ill persons are of Hispanic ethnicity. Information about the association between reptiles and Salmonella is now available in Spanish.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
- 72% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
- 89% of ill persons with turtle exposure specifically reported exposure to small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches).
- 34% of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors, and 17% reported purchasing small turtles from pet stores.
Small turtles are a well-known source of human Salmonella infections, especially among young children. Because of this risk, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975. Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

November 30, 2012 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:15:00 EST

A total of 42 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney were reported from 20 states.
- 28% of ill persons were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
- 61% percent of ill persons were children under the age of 10 years.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that Trader Joe's Valencia Peanut Butter, manufactured by Sunland, Inc. of Portales, New Mexico, was a likely source of this outbreak.
- On November 14, 2012, FDA issued a document that lists observations [PDF - 11 pages] made by FDA investigators during inspections of Sunland, Inc.
- On November 26, 2012, FDA suspended Sunland, Inc.’s food facility registration, prohibiting Sunland, Inc. from introducing food into interstate or intrastate commerce.
CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled peanut butter or other recalled products containing nuts and seeds and dispose of any remaining jars of product in the home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems because these people are at a higher risk for serious illness.
- Many of these products have a long shelf-life, and they may still be in peoples’ homes.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella and steps people can take to reduce their risk for infection can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page.

November 8, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST

A total of 41 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 20 states.
- 28% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 63% percent of ill persons are children under the age of 10 years.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt, manufactured by Sunland, Inc. of Portales, New Mexico, is a likely source of this outbreak.
CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled peanut butter or other recalled products containing nuts and seeds and dispose of any remaining jars of product in the home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems because these people are at a higher risk for serious illness.
The numbers of new cases have declined substantially, but because these products have a long shelf-life, the outbreak could continue at a low level for the next several months if consumers are unaware that they still have recalled products in their home and continue to consume them.

October 26, 2012 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:30:00 EST

A total of 195 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Lille were reported from 27 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Alabama (4), Arizona (1), Arkansas (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (5), Illinois (4), Indiana (6), Kansas (1), Kentucky (11), Louisiana (1), Maryland (5), Maine (4), Massachusetts (7), Michigan (2), North Carolina (15), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (5), New York (23), Ohio (42), Pennsylvania (16), Rhode Island (2), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (11), Texas (2), Virginia (9), Vermont (3), and West Virginia (11).
- 34% of ill persons were hospitalized. Two deaths were reported.
- 33% of ill persons were children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with live poultry from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. Because contact with any live poultry can be a source of human Salmonella infections, you should know how to protect yourself and your family from illness.

October 24, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:30:00 EST

A total of 38 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 20 states.
- 29% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 66% percent of ill persons are children under the age of 10 years.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt, manufactured by Sunland, Inc. of Portales, New Mexico, is a likely source of this outbreak.
- On October 12, 2012, Sunland, Inc. expanded its ongoing recall to include raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts. FDA testing has found the presence of Salmonella bacteria in raw peanuts from the peanut processing facility.
- On October 13, 2012, FDA analysis confirmed that environmental and peanut butter samples showing the presence of Salmonella in Sunland’s nut butter facility match the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney.
Based on available information, CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled peanut butter or other recalled products containing nuts and seeds and dispose of any remaining jars of product in the home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems because these people are at a higher risk for serious illness.
Investigations are ongoing to determine if any other foods manufactured by Sunland, Inc. are also a source of illness in this outbreak.

October 19, 2012 (Investigation Update): Six Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:30:00 EST

A total of 219 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 34 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), Alaska (2), Arizona (6), Arkansas (2), California (49), Colorado (5), Delaware (3), Georgia (5), Illinois (4), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Maryland (6), Massachusetts (5), Michigan (3), Minnesota (1), Mississippi (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (9), New Jersey (10), New Mexico (6), New York (29), North Carolina (3), Ohio (2), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (18), South Carolina (6), Tennessee (5), Texas (22), Vermont (1), Virginia (5), Wisconsin (1), and West Virginia (2).
- 36 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 66% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 30% of ill persons are children 1 year of age or younger.
- 49% of ill persons are of Hispanic ethnicity. Information about the association between reptiles and Salmonella is available in Spanish.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
- 73% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
- 92% of ill persons with turtle exposure specifically reported exposure to small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches).
Small turtles are a well-known source of human Salmonella infections, especially among young children. Because of this risk, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975.
- Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

October 15, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections Linked to Peanut Butter

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:45:00 EST

A total of 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 19 states.
- Eight ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 63% percent of ill persons are children under the age of 10 years.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt, manufactured by Sunland, Inc. of Portales, New Mexico, is a likely source of this outbreak.
- On October 12, 2012, Sunland, Inc. expanded its ongoing recall to include raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts. FDA testing has found the presence of Salmonella bacteria in raw peanuts from the peanut processing facility.
- On October 13, 2012, FDA analysis confirmed that environmental samples showing the presence of Salmonella in Sunland’s nut butter facility match the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney.
Based on available information, CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled peanut butter or other recalled products containing nuts and seeds and dispose of any remaining jars of product in the home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.
Investigations are ongoing to determine if any other foods manufactured by Sunland, Inc. are also a source in this outbreak.

October 12, 2012 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Montevideo Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:15:00 EST

A total of 93 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo were reported from 23 states and Puerto Rico.
The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Alaska (1), California (4), Colorado (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (3), Indiana (10), Iowa (2), Kansas (15), Kentucky (2), Massachusetts (2), Missouri (28), Nebraska (8), Nevada (1), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (5), South Dakota (1), Texas (1), Vermont (1), West Virginia (1), Wyoming (1), and Puerto Rico (1).
21 ill persons were hospitalized. One death was reported in Missouri, but Salmonella infection was not considered a contributing factor in this person’s death.
38% of ill persons were children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with chicks, ducklings, and other live baby poultry from Estes Hatchery in Springfield, Missouri.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information [PDF - 1 page] to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella infections and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

October 12, 2012 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Hadar Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EST

A total of 46 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar were reported from 11 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state was follows: Arizona (2), California (2), Colorado (5), Idaho (6), Illinois (4), Oregon (6), Tennessee (2), Texas (1), Utah (6), Washington (10), and Wyoming (2).
- 13 ill persons were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
- 30% of ill persons were children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with live poultry from Hatchery B in Idaho.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella infections, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

October 11, 2012 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Associated with Mangoes

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EST

A total of 127 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup were reported from 15 states.
- 33 ill persons were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that mangoes were the source of this outbreak.
- On September 13, FDA placed Agricola Daniella of Sinaloa, Mexico on Import Alert. This means that Agricola Daniella mangoes will be denied admission into the United States unless the importer shows they are not contaminated with Salmonella.
During August 2012, CDC investigated a multistate outbreak of 16 Salmonella Worthington infections reported from 3 states.
- Ill persons were reported from similar states and during the same time period as seen in the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak.
- 89% of ill persons with Salmonella Worthington who were interviewed reported consuming mangoes in the week before their illness began.
- One case in the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak was also infected with Salmonella Worthington, a finding that suggests a possible connection between the two outbreaks.
These particular outbreaks appear to be over. However, Salmonella is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella and steps people can take to reduce their risk for infection can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

October 5, 2012 (Final Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Newport Infections Linked to Cantaloupe

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:15:00 EST

A total of 261 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Typhimurium (228 persons) and Salmonella Newport (33 persons) were reported from 24 states.
- 94 ill persons were hospitalized. Three deaths were reported in Kentucky.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that cantaloupe originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc. of Owensville, Indiana, was the source of this outbreak.
- On August 22, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of cantaloupes originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- On October 3, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a document that lists observations made by the FDA investigators during the inspection of Chamberlain Farms
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella and steps people can take to reduce their risk for infection can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

October 5, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections Linked to Peanut Butter Manufactured By Sunland, Inc.

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:00:00 EST

A total of 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 19 states.
- Eight ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 63% percent of ill persons are children under the age of 10 years.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt, manufactured by Sunland, Inc. of Portales, New Mexico, is a likely source of this outbreak.
- Testing conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture laboratory isolated the outbreak strain from an opened jar of Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Peanut Butter collected from a case-patient's home.
- On October 4, 2012, Sunland Inc. expanded its ongoing recall to include all products made in the Sunland nut butter production facility between March 1, 2010 and September 24, 2012.
- On October 5, 2012, the FDA announced that environmental samples taken in the Sunland Inc. nut butter production facility show the presence of Salmonella.
There have also been a number of recalls related to the expanded Sunland Inc. recall of products which include peanut butter and other products made with nuts and seeds.
Based on available information, CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled peanut butter or other recalled products containing nuts and seeds and dispose of any remaining jars of product in the home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.

September 25, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:15:00 EST

A total of 30 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 19 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (2), Connecticut (3), Illinois (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1), New Jersey (2), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (2), Rhode Island (1), Texas (4), Virginia (1), and Washington (2).
- 4 ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt is a likely source of this outbreak.
- On September 24, 2012, Sunland, Inc. voluntarily recalled its peanut butter and other products containing nuts and seeds because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
- On September 22, 2012, Trader Joe's voluntarily recalled its Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter because of potential contamination with Salmonella and urged consumers to not eat the product.
Based on available information, CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled peanut butter and other products containing nuts and seeds and dispose of any remaining jars of product in the home or return the product to the place of purchase.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.
Investigations are ongoing to determine if any other foods are also a source in this outbreak
CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

September 22, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:30:00 EST

A total of 29 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported to PulseNet from 18 states.
- 4 ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt is a likely source of this outbreak.
- On September 22, 2012, Trader Joe's voluntarily recalled its Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter because of potential contamination with Salmonella and urges consumers to not eat the product.
- The product comes in a 16 ounce, plastic jar. All code dates are included in this recall.
- This peanut butter product is sold at Trader Joe's grocery stores nationwide and on the internet.
- Trader Joe's has removed all Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt from sale in its stores.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine if any other foods sold primarily at Trader Joe's grocery stores are also a source in this outbreak.
Based on available information, CDC recommends that consumers do not eat Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt and dispose of any remaining jars of peanut butter in the home or return the product to any Trader Joe's grocery store.
- This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.
CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

September 20, 2012 (Investigation Update): Six Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:30:00 EST

A total of 196 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 31 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), Alaska (2), Arizona (6), California (38), Colorado (5), Delaware (3), Georgia (4), Illinois (4), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Maryland (6), Massachusetts (5), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Mississippi (1), Nevada (9), New Jersey (10), New Mexico (6), New York (26), North Carolina (3), Ohio (2), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (18), South Carolina (5), Tennessee (5), Texas (20), Vermont (1), Virginia (5), and West Virginia (2).
- 36 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 63% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 22% of ill persons are children 1 year of age or younger.
- 55% of ill persons are of Hispanic ethnicity. Information about the association between reptiles and Salmonella is now available in Spanish.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
72% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
92% of ill persons with turtle exposure specifically reported exposure to small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches). Forty percent of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors, and 17% reported purchasing small turtles from pet stores.
Small turtles are a well-known source of human Salmonella infections, especially among young children. Because of this risk, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975. Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

September 14, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Associated with Mangoes

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:15:00 EST

A total of 121 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup have been reported from 15 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: California (93), Delaware (1), Hawaii (4), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Maine (1), Michigan (1), Montana (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (1), New York (3), Oregon (1), Texas (2), Washington (8), and Wisconsin (1).
- 25 ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that mangoes are a likely source of this outbreak.
- On August 29, Splendid Products of Burlingame, California issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Daniella brand mangoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
- On September 13, FDA placed Agricola Daniella on Import Alert. This means that Agricola Daniella mangoes will be denied admission into the United States unless the importer shows they are not contaminated with Salmonella, such as by using private laboratories to test the mangoes.
Consumers who purchased Daniella brand mangoes are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining Daniella mangoes.
- Daniella brand mangoes can be identified by product stickers. For mangoes without stickers, consumers should ask their retailer for brand information
- When in doubt, throw it out.
CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

September 13, 2012 (Final Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:45:00 EST

A total of 46 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis were reported from 9 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Maine (2), Massachusetts (3), New Hampshire (3), New York (20), North Carolina (1), Rhode Island (3), Vermont (11), Virginia (2), and West Virginia (1).
- Twelve ill persons were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies linked the outbreak to ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions at a single production facility (EST. 9400).
- On July 22, 2012, Cargill Meat Solutions recalled 29,339 pounds of fresh ground beef products.
While the use-by date of the recalled ground beef has passed, consumers might still have recalled ground beef in their homes if the ground beef was frozen at home. Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and not eat them; retailers and food service operators should not serve them
Results of antibiotic susceptibility testing indicate that this strain of Salmonella is susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella infection, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

September 13, 2012 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Newport Infections Linked to Cantaloupe

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:45:00 EST

A total of 270 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Typhimurium (240 persons) and Salmonella Newport (30 persons) have been reported from 26 states.
- The number of ill persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (16), Arkansas (6), California (2), Florida (1), Georgia (9), Iowa (10), Illinois (26), Indiana (24), Kentucky (70), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (1), Michigan (6), Minnesota (5), Missouri (15), Mississippi (7), Montana (1), New Jersey (2), North Carolina (7), Ohio (6), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (5), Tennessee (8), Texas (2), and Wisconsin (6).
- The number of ill persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport identified in each state is as follows: Illinois (8), Indiana (9), Michigan (1), Missouri (6), Ohio (3), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (2)
- 101 ill persons have been hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported in Kentucky
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that cantaloupe originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc. of Owensville, Indiana is a source of this outbreak.
- On August 22, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of cantaloupes originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
Consumers who recently purchased Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining cantaloupe.
- Based on the available information, consumers can continue to purchase and eat cantaloupes that do not originate from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- Many cantaloupes have the growing area identified with a sticker on the fruit. If no sticker is present, consumers should inquire about the source. When in doubt, throw it out.
Retailers and food service operators should not sell or serve Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes.
FDA is continuing to work closely with CDC and state partners during this ongoing investigation. CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

September 6, 2012 (Investigation Announcement) Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Hedgehogs

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EST

A total of 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 6 states.

The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (3), Minnesota (2), Ohio (2), and Washington (5).
3 ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
50% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.

Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with hedgehogs purchased from multiple breeders in different states.
It is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water right after touching hedgehogs or anything in the area where they live and roam. Adults should supervise hand washing for young children.

August 30, 2012 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Cantaloupe

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:30:00 EST

A total of 204 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 22 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (13), Arkansas (5), California (2), Florida (1), Georgia (4), Illinois (24), Indiana (22), Iowa (8), Kentucky (63), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (6), Minnesota (5), Mississippi (5), Missouri (13), New Jersey (2), North Carolina (5), Ohio (5), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (3), Tennessee (8), Texas (2), and Wisconsin (4).
- 78 ill persons have been hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported in Kentucky.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that cantaloupe originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc. of Owensville, Indiana is a source of this outbreak.
- On August 22, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of cantaloupes originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- Records available currently indicate that this product was initially shipped to Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin, although further shipment was likely.
Consumers who recently purchased Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining cantaloupe.
- Based on the available information, consumers can continue to purchase and eat cantaloupes that do not originate from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- Many cantaloupes have the growing area identified with a sticker on the fruit. If no sticker is present, consumers should inquire about the source. When in doubt, throw it out.
Retailers and food service operators should not sell or serve Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes.
FDA is continuing to work closely with CDC and state partners during this ongoing investigation. CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

August 30, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Associated with Mangoes

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:15:00 EST

A total of 105 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup have been reported to PulseNet from 16 states since July 1, 2012.
- o The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: California (80), Delaware (1), Hawaii (3), Idaho (1), Illinois (1), Louisiana (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1), Montana (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (1), New York (3), Oregon (1), Texas (2), Washington (6), and Wisconsin (1).
- 25 ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that mangoes are a likely source of this outbreak.
- On August 24, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a health hazard alert related to certain mangoes following an investigation by Canadian health authorities into an outbreak of illness caused by Salmonella Braenderup.
- On August 29, Splendid Products of Burlingame, California issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Daniella brand mangoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
Consumers who recently purchased recalled Daniella brand mangoes distributed by Splendid Products are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining recalled mangoes.
- When in doubt, throw it out.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine other possible types or sources of mangoes that may be causing this outbreak.
CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

August 29, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:15:00 EST

A total of 103 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup have been reported to PulseNet from 16 states since July 1, 2012.
- California has reported the majority of cases and the California Department of Public Health is leading this investigation.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that mangoes are a likely source of this outbreak.
- On August 24, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a health hazard alert related to certain mangoes due to the possible risk of contamination with Salmonella Braenderup bacteria.
- The pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, or PFGE, pattern associated with the U.S. cases is the same as the pattern linked to the recall of mangoes in Canada.
Public health officials have not identified a specific type or source for the mangoes that are likely causing this outbreak, and therefore we do not have specific consumer advice at this time regarding eating mangoes.
- Once a specific source is identified for this outbreak, public health officials will advise the public and take steps to prevent additional illnesses.
CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

August 28, 2012 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Cantaloupe

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:30:00 EST

A total of 178 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 21 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (13), Arkansas (3), California (2), Georgia (3), Illinois (21), Indiana (18), Iowa (7), Kentucky (56), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (6), Minnesota (4), Mississippi (5), Missouri (12), New Jersey (2), North Carolina (3), Ohio (4), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (3), Tennessee (6), Texas (2), and Wisconsin (4).
- 62 ill persons have been hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported in Kentucky.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that cantaloupe originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc. of Owensville, Indiana is a source of this outbreak.
- On August 22, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of cantaloupes originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- Samples of cantaloupe collected at Chamberlain Farms by FDA show the presence of Salmonella Typhimurium bacteria with a DNA fingerprint that matches the outbreak strain.
Consumers who recently purchased Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining cantaloupe.
- Based on the available information, consumers can continue to purchase and eat cantaloupes that do not originate from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- Many cantaloupes have the growing area identified with a sticker on the fruit. If no sticker is present, consumers should inquire about the source. When in doubt, throw it out.
Retailers and food service operators should not sell or serve Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes.
FDA is continuing to work closely with CDC and state partners during this ongoing investigation. CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

August 23, 2012 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Cantaloupe

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:30:00 EST

A total of 178 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 21 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (13), Arkansas (3), California (2), Georgia (3), Illinois (21), Indiana (18), Iowa (7), Kentucky (56), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (6), Minnesota (4), Mississippi (5), Missouri (12), New Jersey (2), North Carolina (3), Ohio (4), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (3), Tennessee (6), Texas (2), and Wisconsin (4).
- 62 ill persons have been hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported in Kentucky.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that cantaloupe originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc. of Owensville, Indiana is a likely source of this outbreak.
- On August 22, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of cantaloupes originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- Records available currently indicate that this product was initially shipped to Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin, although further shipment was likely.
Consumers who recently purchased Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining cantaloupe.
- Based on the available information, consumers can continue to purchase and eat cantaloupes that do not originate from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc.
- Many cantaloupes have the growing area identified with a sticker on the fruit. If no sticker is present, consumers should inquire about the source. When in doubt, throw it out.
Retailers and food service operators should not sell or serve Chamberlain Farms cantaloupes.
FDA is continuing to work closely with CDC and state partners during this ongoing investigation. CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

August 20, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:45:00 EST

A total of 163 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Lille have been reported from 26 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (4), Arizona (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (5), Illinois (3), Indiana (3), Kansas (1), Kentucky (5), Louisiana (1), Maine (4), Maryland (3), Massachusetts (3), Michigan (2), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (1), New York (21), North Carolina (15), Ohio (39), Pennsylvania (13), Rhode Island (1), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (11), Texas (2), Vermont (2), Virginia (9), and West Virginia (10).
- 33% of ill persons have been hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported, one in New York and one in Maryland, but it is unclear whether Salmonella infection contributed to either of these deaths.
- 34% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to exposure to chicks and ducklings from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio. This is the same mail-order hatchery that was associated with the 2011 outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg infections. In May 2012, veterinarians from the Ohio Department of Agriculture inspected the mail-order hatchery and made recommendations for improvement.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.

August 17, 2012 (Investigation Announcement) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Cantaloupe

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:00:00 EST

A total of 141 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 20 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (7), Arkansas (3), California (2), Georgia (1), Illinois (17), Indiana (13), Iowa (7), Kentucky (50), Michigan (6), Minnesota (3), Missouri (9), Mississippi (2), New Jersey (1), North Carolina (3), Ohio (3), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (3), Tennessee (6), Texas (1), and Wisconsin (2).
- 31 ill persons have been hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported in Kentucky.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that cantaloupe grown in southwestern Indiana is a likely source of this outbreak.
- As a result of the initial investigations by the state health departments in Indiana and Kentucky, a farm in southwestern Indiana has contacted its distributors, which reach outside Indiana into other states, and is withdrawing its cantaloupe from the market place. The farm has agreed to cease distributing cantaloupes for the rest of the growing season.
Consumers who recently purchased cantaloupes grown in southwestern Indiana are advised not to eat them and discard any remaining cantaloupe.
- Based on the available information, consumers can continue to purchase and eat cantaloupes that did not originate in southwestern Indiana.
- Many cantaloupes have the growing area identified with a sticker on the fruit. If no sticker is present, consumers should inquire about the source. When in doubt, throw it out.
Retailers and food service operators should not sell or serve cantaloupe grown in southwestern Indiana.
FDA is continuing to work closely with CDC and state partners during this ongoing investigation. CDC will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

August 8, 2012 (Investigation Update): Six Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:00:00 EST

A total of 168 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 30 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), Alaska (2), Arizona (5), California (28), Colorado (5), Delaware (3), Georgia (3), Illinois (3), Indiana (1), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Maryland (6), Massachusetts (5), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Mississippi (1), New Jersey (7), North Carolina (1), New Mexico (6), Nevada (8), New York (25), Ohio (2), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (16), South Carolina (4), Tennessee (4), Texas (19), Vermont (1), Virginia (4), and West Virginia (1).
- 34 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 64% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 27% of ill persons are children 1 year of age or younger.
- 56% of ill persons are of Hispanic ethnicity. Information about the association between reptiles and Salmonella is now available in Spanish.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
72% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
94% of ill persons with turtle exposure specifically reported exposure to small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches). Thirty-nine percent of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors, and 15% reported purchasing small turtles from pet stores.
Small turtles are a well-known source of human Salmonella infections, especially among young children. Because of this risk, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975. Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

August 6, 2012 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:15:00 EST

A total of 40 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 8 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Maine (1), Massachusetts (3), New Hampshire (2), New York (18), Rhode Island (2), Vermont (11), Virginia (2), and West Virginia (1).
- Eleven ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions at a single production facility is the likely source of this outbreak.
On July 22, 2012, Cargill Meat Solutions recalled 29,339 pounds of fresh ground beef products
Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled products and not eat them; retailers and food service operators should not serve them.
Results of antibiotic susceptibility testing indicate that this strain of Salmonella is susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics.
CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing laboratory surveillance through PulseNet to identify additional ill persons.

July 31, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Montevideo Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EST

A total of 76 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 22 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alaska (1), California (2), Colorado (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (2), Indiana (9), Iowa (2), Kansas (10), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (2), Missouri (24), Nebraska (8), Nevada (1), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (4), South Dakota (1), Texas (1), Vermont (1), and Wyoming (1).
- Seventeen ill persons have been hospitalized. One death was reported in Missouri, but Salmonella infection was not considered a contributing factor in this person’s death.
- Thirty-seven percent of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with chicks, ducklings, and other live baby poultry from Estes Hatchery in Springfield, Missouri.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.

July 26, 2012 (Final Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:30:00 EST

A total of 425 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly (410 persons) or Salmonella Nchanga (15 persons) were reported from 28 states and the District of Columbia.
- 55 ill persons were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies linked this outbreak to a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, additional cases may be reported over the next several months since some food establishments may be unaware that they received recalled product and continue to serve this frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, which has a long shelf-life.
Timeline of Events: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product—United States, 2012

July 23, 2012 (Investigation Announcement) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:15:00 EST

A total of 33 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 7 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Maine (1), Massachusetts (3), New Hampshire (2), New York (14), Rhode Island (1), Virginia (2), and Vermont (10).
- 11 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions at a single production facility is the likely source of this outbreak.
On July 22, 2012, Cargill Meat Solutions recalled 29,339 pounds of fresh ground beef products.
Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled products and not eat them; retailers and food service operators should not serve them.
Preliminary results of antibiotic susceptibility testing indicate that this strain of Salmonella is susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics.
CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing laboratory surveillance through PulseNet to identify additional ill persons.

July 23, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Human Hadar Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EST

A total of 37 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar have been reported from 11 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (1), Colorado (3), Idaho (5), Illinois (2), Oregon (5), Tennessee (2), Texas (1), Utah (5), Washington (9), and Wyoming (2).
- Eight ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
- 37% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with live poultry from Hatchery B in Idaho.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.

July 18, 2012 (Final Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:45:00 EST

A total of 49 individuals (47 individuals in 20 states and two individuals in Canada) infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis were reported.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), Arkansas (2), California (3), Connecticut (2), Georgia (2), Illinois (4), Indiana (1), Kentucky (1), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (3), New Jersey (2), New York (5), North Carolina (5), Ohio (3), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (3), South Carolina (2), Texas (1), and Virginia (2).
- Among the 24 patients with available information, 10 (42%) were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Epidemiologic and laboratory investigations conducted by officials in local, state, and federal public health, agriculture, and regulatory agencies linked this outbreak to dry dog food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a single production facility in Gaston, South Carolina.
Consumers should check their homes for recalled pet food and discard them.

July 12, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:30:00 EST

A total of 144 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Lille have been reported from 26 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (4), Arizona (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (5), Illinois (1), Indiana (3), Kansas (1), Kentucky (5), Louisiana (1), Maine (4), Maryland (1), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (2), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (1), New York (16), North Carolina (14), Ohio (37), Pennsylvania (11), Rhode Island (1), South Carolina (1), Tennessee (11), Texas (2), Vermont (1), Virginia (10), and West Virginia (7).
- 32 ill persons have been hospitalized. One death has been reported in New York, but it is unclear whether infection contributed to this death.
- 36% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to exposure to chicks and ducklings from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio. This is the same mail-order hatchery that was associated with the 2011 outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg infections. In May 2012, veterinarians from the Ohio Department of Agriculture inspected the mail-order hatchery and made recommendations for improvement.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.

June 29, 2012 (Investigation Update): Six Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:45:00 EST

A total of 149 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 28 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), Alaska (2), Arizona (5), California (26), Colorado (5), Delaware (3), Georgia (3), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (6), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (7), New Mexico (4), New York (25), Nevada (6), North Carolina (1), Ohio (2), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (14), South Carolina (4), Tennessee (2), Texas (17), Vermont (1), Virginia (3), and West Virginia (1).
- 28 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 64% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger, and 28% of ill persons are children 1 year of age or younger.
One new multistate outbreak linked to small turtles has been identified since the prior update on May 10, 2012. Overall, 6 multistate outbreaks of human Salmonella infection are linked with exposure to small turtles.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
72% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
94% of ill persons with turtle exposure specifically reported exposure to small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches). Thirty-three percent of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors, and 22% reported purchasing small turtles from pet stores.
Small turtles are a well-known source of human Salmonella infections, especially among young children. Because of this risk, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975. Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

June 25, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Montevideo Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:30:00 EST

A total of 66 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 20 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alaska (1), California (2), Colorado (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (8), Iowa (2), Kansas (10), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Missouri (22), Nebraska (5), Nevada (1), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (4), South Dakota (1), Vermont (1), and Wyoming (1).
- 16 ill persons have been hospitalized. One death was reported in Missouri, but Salmonella infection was not considered a contributing factor in this person’s death.
- 35% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to contact with chicks, ducklings, and other live baby poultry from Estes Hatchery in Springfield, Missouri.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.

June 21 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EST

A total of 390 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly (376 persons) or Salmonella Nchanga (14 persons) have been reported from 27 states and the District of Columbia.
- 47 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
Laboratory testing conducted by state public health laboratories in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wisconsin has isolated Salmonella from 53 (96%) of 55 samples taken from intact packages of frozen yellow fin tuna scrape from Moon Marine USA Corporation or from sushi prepared with the implicated scrape tuna product.
The numbers of new cases have declined substantially since the peak in April 2012. The outbreak may continue at a low level for the next several months since some food establishments may be unaware that they received recalled product and continue to serve this frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, which has a long shelf-life.
CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases.

June 13, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:45:00 EST

A total of 22 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis have been reported. Twenty ill persons have been reported from 13 states and two ill persons have been reported from Canada.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), California (1), Connecticut (1), Illinois (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (3), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (1), New York (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (2), South Carolina (1) and Virginia (1).
- Among the 17 patients with available information, 6 (35%) were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Multiple brands of dry dog food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a single manufacturing facility in South Carolina have been linked to some of the human Salmonella infections.
Consumers should check their homes for recalled pet food products and discard them promptly. People who think they might have become ill after contact with dry pet food or with an animal that has eaten dry pet food should consult their health care providers.

June 7, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:30:00 EST

A total of 123 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Lille have been reported from 25 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (4), Delaware (1), Georgia (5), Illinois (1), Indiana (3), Kansas (1), Kentucky (5), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (1), Maryland (1), Maine (3), Michigan (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (1), New York (16), North Carolina (12), Ohio (30), Pennsylvania (10), Rhode Island (1), South Carolina (1), Tennessee (8), Texas (2), Vermont (1), Virginia (6), and West Virginia (7).
- 26 ill persons have been hospitalized. One death has been reported in New York, but it is unclear whether infection contributed to this death.
- 36% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback findings have linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to exposure to chicks and ducklings from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio. This is the same mail-order hatchery that was associated with the 2011 outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg infections. In May 2012, veterinarians from the Ohio Department of Agriculture inspected the mail-order hatchery and made recommendations for improvement.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.

May 30, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Live Poultry

Wed, 30 May 2012 17:30:00 EST

A total of 93 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Lille have been reported from 23 states.
- 18 ill persons have been hospitalized, and one death possibly related to this outbreak is under investigation.
- 37% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Collaborative investigative efforts of local, state, and federal public health and agriculture officials linked this outbreak of human Salmonella infections to exposure to chicks and ducklings from a single mail-order hatchery in Ohio.
Findings of multiple traceback investigations of live chicks and ducklings from homes of ill persons have identified a single mail-order hatchery in Ohio as the source of these chicks and ducklings. This is the same mail-order hatchery that was associated with the 2011 outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg infections. In May 2012, veterinarians from the Ohio Department of Agriculture inspected the mail-order hatchery and made recommendations for improvement.
Mail-order hatcheries, agricultural feed stores, and others that sell or display chicks, ducklings, and other live poultry should provide health-related information to owners and potential purchasers of these birds prior to the point of purchase. This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.

May 17, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

A total of 316 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly (304 persons) or Salmonella Nchanga (12 persons) have been reported from 26 states and the District of Columbia.
- 37 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
Laboratory testing conducted by state public health laboratories in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wisconsin has isolated Salmonella from 53 (96%) of 55 samples taken from intact packages of frozen yellow fin tuna scrape from Moon Marine USA Corporation or from sushi prepared with the implicated scrape tuna product.
On April 24, 2012, FDA issued a document that lists observations made by the FDA Representative(s) during the inspection of a Moon Fishery (India) Pvt. Ltd facility conducted as part of this ongoing outbreak investigation.
This investigation is ongoing. CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases.

May 11, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:00 EST

A total of 15 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis have been reported from 9 states. Additionally, one ill person has been reported from Canada.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (3), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (2), and Virginia (1). One new ill person was reported from Pennsylvania.
- Among the 10 patients with available information, 5 (50%) were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Multiple brands of dry dog food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a single manufacturing facility in South Carolina have been linked to some of the human Salmonella infections.
Consumers should check their homes for recalled pet food products and discard them promptly. People who think they might have become ill after contact with dry pet food or with an animal that has eaten dry pet food should consult their health care providers.

May 10, 2012 (Investigation Update): Five Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:15:00 EST

A total of 124 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 27 states.
Two new multistate outbreaks linked to small turtles have been identified since the prior update on April 5, 2012. Overall, 5 multistate outbreaks of human Salmonella infection are linked with exposure to small turtles.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
75% of ill persons reported exposure to turtles prior to their illness.
Small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches) were reported by 93% of cases with turtle exposure. Forty-three percent of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors.
Small turtles are a well-known source of human Salmonella infections, especially among young children. Because of this risk, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale and distribution of these turtles as pets since 1975. Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

May 3, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:15:00 EST

A total of 14 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis have been reported from 9 states.
The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (3), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Virginia (1).
Among the 9 patients with available information, 5 (56%) were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Multiple brands of dry pet food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a single manufacturing facility in South Carolina have been linked to some of the human Salmonella infections.
Consumers should check their homes for recalled dog food products and discard them promptly. People who think they might have become ill after contact with dry pet food or with an animal that has eaten dry pet food should consult their health care providers.

May 2, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

Based on an epidemiologic link and results of laboratory testing, CDC has combined this Salmonella Bareilly investigation with an ongoing multistate outbreak investigation of Salmonella serotype Nchanga infections. The two associated PFGE patterns have been grouped together as the "outbreak strains."
A total of 258 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly (247 persons) or Salmonella Nchanga (11 persons) have been reported from 24 states and the District of Columbia.
- 32 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
This investigation is ongoing. CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases.

April 26, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:15:00 EST

Based on an epidemiological link and results of laboratory testing, CDC has combined this Salmonella Bareilly investigation with an ongoing multistate outbreak investigation of Salmonella serotype Nchanga infections. The two associated PFGE patterns have been grouped together as the "outbreak strains."
A total of 200 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Bareilly or Salmonella Nchanga have been reported from 21 states and the District of Columbia.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak.
FDA laboratories have identified Salmonella in two samples of Nakaochi scrape yellowfin tuna with a PFGE pattern indistinguishable from the Salmonella Bareilly strain associated with this outbreak. One of the samples also yielded another type of Salmonella with a PFGE pattern indistinguishable from the cluster of Salmonella Nchanga infections.
Testing conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection laboratory isolated the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bareilly from one sample of recalled tuna and one sample of a spicy tuna roll made with recalled tuna.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
This investigation is ongoing. CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases.

April 20, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:30:00 EST

A total of 160 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bareilly have been reported from 20 states and the District of Columbia
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly infections. Nakaochi Scrape is tuna backmeat that is scraped from the bones of tuna and may be used in sushi, sashimi, ceviche, and similar dishes. The product looks like raw ground tuna.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
This investigation is ongoing. CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases.

April 17, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:45:00 EST

A total of 141 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bareilly have been reported from 20 states and the District of Columbia.
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly infections. Nakaochi Scrape is tuna backmeat that is scraped from the bones of tuna and may be used in sushi, sashimi, ceviche, and similar dishes. The product looks like raw ground tuna.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
This investigation is ongoing. CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases

April 13, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:15:00 EST

A total of 116 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bareilly have been reported from 20 states and the District of Columbia
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of this outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly infections. Nakaochi Scrape is tuna backmeat that is scraped from the bones of tuna and may be used in sushi, sashimi, ceviche, and similar dishes. The product looks like raw ground tuna.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product, and retailers should not serve the recalled raw Nakaochi Scrape tuna product from Moon Marine USA Corporation.
This investigation is ongoing. CDC and state and local public health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases.

April 11, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly Infections

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EST

A total of 116 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bareilly have been reported from 20 states and the District of Columbia.
The investigation has not conclusively identified a food source.
The investigation is ongoing into individual food items and their sources.
CDC and FDA are working together on the investigation and will provide updates as soon as they are available.
If a specific food source is identified for this outbreak, public health officials will alert the public and take further steps to prevent additional illnesses.

April 6, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly Infections

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:45:00 EST

A total of 100 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bareilly have been reported from 19 states and the District of Columbia.
The investigation has not conclusively identified a food source.
The investigation is ongoing into individual food items and their sources.
CDC and FDA are working together on the investigation and will provide updates as soon as they are available.
If a specific food source is identified for this outbreak, public health officials will alert the public and take further steps to prevent additional illnesses.

April 5, 2012 (Investigation Update): Three Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:15:00 EST

A total of 72 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 17 states.
- 12 ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- 59% of ill persons are children 10 years of age or younger.
Results of the epidemiologic and environmental investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of these outbreaks.
- Small turtles (shell length less than 4 inches) were reported by 92% of cases. Forty-three percent of ill persons with small turtles reported purchasing the turtles from street vendors.
Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased or given as gifts.

April 4, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly Infections

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:15:00 EST

A total of 93 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bareilly have been reported from 19 states and the District of Columbia.
The investigation has not conclusively identified a food source.
The investigation is ongoing into individual food items and their sources.
CDC and FDA are working together on the investigation and will provide updates as soon as they are available.
If a specific food source is identified for this outbreak, public health officials will alert the public and take further steps to prevent additional illnesses.

March 30, 2012 (Investigation Announcement): Three Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST

A total of 66 persons infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona have been reported from 16 states.
Results of the epidemiologic and traceback investigations indicate exposure to turtles or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) is the cause of this outbreak.
Turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches in size should not be purchased or given as gifts.

February 1, 2012 (FINAL Update): Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:45:00 EST

A total of 20 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium were reported from 7 states
The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: HI (1), KY (1), MA (1), ME (4), NH (6), NY (6), and VT (1).
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that this outbreak was linked to eating ground beef purchased from Hannaford Supermarkets.

Investigation Announcement: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Restaurant Chain A

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:15:00 EST

A total of 68 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 10 states
The number of ill persons identified in each state with the outbreak strain was as follows: Texas (43), Oklahoma (16), Kansas (2), Iowa (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Ohio (1), and Tennessee (1)
CDC collaborated with public health officials in multiple states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections which was associated with eating food from a Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain, Restaurant Chain A

January 11, 2012 [Final Update]: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to "Kosher Broiled Chicken Livers" from Schreiber Processing Corporation

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:45:00 EST

A total of 190 illnesses due to Salmonella Heidelberg with the outbreak pattern were reported from 6 states.
The number of ill persons identified in each state the product is distributed to is as follows: New York (109), New Jersey (62), Pennsylvania (10), Maryland (6), Ohio (2), and Minnesota (1).
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that a product labeled as “kosher broiled chicken livers” is the source of this outbreak.
Contaminated "kosher broiled chicken livers" were recalled from grocery stores but may still be in consumers' homes.

January 5, 2012: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST

A total of 19 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 7 states
The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: HI (1), KY (1), MA (1), ME (4), NH (6), NY (5), and VT (1).
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that this outbreak is linked to eating ground beef purchased from Hannaford Supermarkets.
Contaminated ground beef was recalled from grocery stores but may still be in consumers' homes.

December 20, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:09:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to eating ground beef purchased from Hannaford Supermarkets. Representatives from Hannaford have been cooperating with public health officials throughout the investigation. Public health investigators are using DNA "fingerprints" of Salmonella bacteria obtained through diagnostic testing with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.

December 16, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:59:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to ground beef.

On December 15, 2011, Hannaford, a Scarborough, Maine-based grocery chain, recalled an undetermined amount of fresh ground beef products that bear sell-by dates of December 17, 2011 or earlier.

FINAL Update: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Turkish Pine Nuts

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:09:00 EST

A total of 43 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis were reported from 5 states.
Go to November 17, 2011 for a full report.
Epidemiologic and laboratory investigations conducted by officials in local, state, and federal public health, agriculture, and regulatory agencies linked this outbreak to eating Turkish pine nuts sold in bulk bins at Wegmans grocery stores.
Consumers should check their homes, including refrigerators and freezers, for Turkish pine nuts purchased from bulk bins at Wegmans stores between July 1, 2011 and October 18, 2011 and not eat them. Consum

November 21, 2011: Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to "Kosher Broiled Chicken Livers" from Schreiber Processing Corporation

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:05:00 EST

A total of 179 illnesses due to Salmonella Heidelberg with the outbreak pattern were reported from 6 states.
The number of ill persons identified in each state the product is distributed to is as follows: New York (99), New Jersey (61), Pennsylvania (10), Maryland (6), Ohio (2), and Minnesota (1).
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that a product labeled as “kosher broiled chicken livers” is the source of this outbreak.
Contaminated “kosher broiled chicken livers” is being recalled from grocery stores but may still be in consumers' homes.
Consumers should check their homes for
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:54:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health and agriculture officials in New York, New Jersey, other states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections linked to a kosher chicken liver product labeled as “kosher broiled chicken livers,” which is not ready-to-eat and requires further cooking before eating.

In August 2011, CDC identified a sustained increase in the number of Salmonella Heidelberg isolates with the outbreak strain reported to PulseNet from New York and New Jersey. From April 1 to November 4, 2011, a total of 157 illnesses were reported in New York (93 cases) and New Jersey (64 cases).

November 3, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Turkish Pine Nuts

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:31:00 EST

A total of 42 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 5 states.
Epidemiologic and laboratory investigations conducted by officials in local, state, and federal public health, agriculture, and regulatory agencies linked this outbreak to eating Turkish pine nuts sold in bulk bins at Wegmans grocery stores.

October 26, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Turkish Pine Nuts

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:45:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health and agriculture officials in New York and other states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to Turkish pine nuts purchased from bulk bins at Wegmans grocery stores. A total of 42 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 6 states.

September 29, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Ground Turkey

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:01:00 EST

A total of 129 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 34 states.
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that ground turkey is the likely source of this outbreak.
Contaminated ground turkey is being recalled from grocery stores but may still be in consumers' homes.

September 14, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Ground Turkey

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:04:00 EST

A total of 119 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 32 states.
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that eating ground turkey is the likely source of this outbreak.
On September 11, 2011, the Arkansas firm recalled additional ground turkey products due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Contaminated ground turkey is being recalled from grocery stores but may still be in consumers' homes.

September 13, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Rocky Ford Cantaloupes

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:53:00 EST

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A total of 16 persons infected with the outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 5 states (Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). All illnesses started on or after August 15, 2011.
Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory investigations have linked this outbreak to eating cantaloupes marketed as coming from the Rocky Ford region of Colorado.
CDC recommends that persons at high risk for listeriosis, including older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women, do not eat cantaloupes marketed as coming from the Rocky Ford region of Colorado.

August 29, 2011 [Final Update]: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Agona Infections Linked to Whole, Fresh Imported Papayas

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:15:00 EST

A total of 106 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Agona were reported from 25 states between January 1 and August 25, 2011.
Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory investigations linked this outbreak to eating fresh, whole papayas imported from Mexico by Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, Texas.
On July 23, 2011, Agromod Produce, Inc. voluntarily recalledExternal Web Site Icon fresh, whole papayas that were imported from Mexico and distributed nationwide and to Canada through retail stores and wholesalers. The recall includes all Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand papayas sold prior to July 23, 2011.

August 23, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg Infections Linked to Chicks and Ducklings

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:44:00 EST

As of August 23, 2011, a total of 65 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Altona have been reported from 20 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Georgia (1), Indiana (1), Kentucky (5), Maryland (5), Michigan (1), Minnesota (1), Mississippi (1), New Hampshire (1), New York (4), North Carolina (8), Ohio (12), Pennsylvania (6), South Carolina (1), Tennessee (3), Texas (1), Virginia (7), Vermont (1), Wisconsin (1), and West Virginia (4).

August 18, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Turkey

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:15:00 EST

A total of 111 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 31 states.
Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that eating ground turkey is the likely source of this outbreak.
On August 3, 2011, an Arkansas firm recalled ground turkey products due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Contaminated ground turkey is being recalled from grocery stores but may still be in consumers' homes.

August 11, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Turkey

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:10:00 EST

A total of 107 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 31 states.
Twenty-three of these ill persons have been identified with Salmonella Heidelberg with a closely related PFGE pattern to that of the other 84 ill persons. The 23 ill persons with this closely related PFGE pattern of Salmonella Heidelberg have been included in the total count of outbreak cases.

August 4, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:30:00 EST

A total of 78 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 26 states between March 1 and August 3, 2011. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: AL (1), AZ (2), CA (6), GA (2), IA (1), IL (7), IN (1), KY (2), LA (1), MA (1), MI (10), MN (1), MO (2), MS (1), NC (1), NE (2), NV (1), NY (2), OH (10), OK (1), OR (1), PA (5), SD (3), TN (2), TX (9), and WI (3).

August 1, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:11:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections that is likely caused by eating ground turkey. Public health investigators are using DNA "fingerprints" of Salmonella bacteria obtained through diagnostic testing with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, or PFGE, to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.

July 26, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Agona Infections Linked to Whole, Fresh Imported Papayas

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:08:00 EST

A total of 99 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Agona have been reported from 23 states.
Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory investigations have linked this outbreak to eating fresh, whole papayas imported from Mexico by Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, Texas.
On July 23, 2011, Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, Texas voluntarily recalled fresh, whole papayas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These fresh, whole papayas were imported from Mexico and distributed nationwide and to Canada through retail stores and wholesalers. For more information, please see Agromod Produce, Inc. recall announcement on FDA’s website.

July 25, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Agona Infections Linked to Whole, Fresh Imported Papayas

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:06:00 EST

The FDA is taking steps to protect the public following the identification of Salmonella Agona in Agromod Produce, Inc.’s supply of fresh papayas. The FDA is advising consumers not to eat papayas from Agromod Produce, Inc. The company is voluntarily recalling the product. The papayas were imported from Mexico, and may be linked to the reported cases of Salmonella Agona. Recent sampling by the FDA found the outbreak strain in two papaya samples: one collected at the Agromod Produce, Inc. location in McAllen, Texas, and one collected at the U.S. border destined for Agromod Produce, Inc. The shipments that tested positive with the outbreak strain were not distributed in the U.S.

July 20, 2011: Ongoing Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with African Dwarf Frogs

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:02:00 EST

This nationwide outbreak is ongoing. As of July 18, 2011, a total of 241 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 42 states since April 1, 2009. These infections are associated with African dwarf frogs–a type of water frog–and water from their habitats (e.g., tanks or aquariums).
Epidemiologic, traceback and laboratory findings between 2009 and 2011 link this ongoing nationwide outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections to a single African dwarf frog breeding facility in Madera County, California, Blue Lobster Farms. The owner of Blue Lobster Farms voluntarily stopped shipping African dwarf frogs in late April but resumed shipping the frogs in early June. These frogs may be found in pet stores, educational stores, toy stores, fairs, carnivals, from online retailers and other venues.

July 6, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:58:00 EST

From April 12 to July 5, a total of 25 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 5 states. Results of the investigation indicate a link to eating alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts manufactured by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC.
On July 1, 2011, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho, announced a recall of specific lots of alfalfa sprouts and spicy sproutsExternal Web Site Icon because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed in Washington and Idaho by direct delivery to four distributors and three retail stores and could have ended up in restaurants and supermarkets in those areas and neighboring states.

June 29, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Altona and Salmonella Johannesburg Infections Linked to Chicks and Ducklings

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:19:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health and agriculture officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) to investigate two outbreaks. The first is an outbreak of human Salmonella Altona infections, and the second is an outbreak of human Salmonella Johannesburg infections. Both of these are rare types of Salmonella, and ill persons in both outbreaks have a similar geographic distribution. Investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.

Investigation Announcement: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:22:00 EST

As of June 27, 2011, a total of 21 persons with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 5 states: Idaho (3), Montana (7), North Dakota (1), New Jersey (1) and Washington (9). Among persons for whom information is available, illnesses began between April 12 and June 7, 2011. Ill persons range in age from 12 years to 77 years old, with a median age of 35 years old. Seventy-one percent are female. Among the 10 ill persons with available information, 3 (30%) persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

June 23, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Panama Infections Linked to Cantaloupe [final update]

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:26:00 EST

As of June 20, 2011, a total of 21 ill people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Panama have been reported from Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (1), Maryland (1), Montana (1), Nevada (1), Oregon (6), Pennsylvania (1), Texas (1), Utah (1) and Washington (5). There have been no new case reports since April 22, 2011.
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

Investigation Announcement: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Altona Infections Linked to Chicks and Ducklings

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:29:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health and agriculture officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Altona infections. As of May 25, 2011, a total of 25 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Altona have been reported from 11 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Indiana (1), Kentucky (3), Maryland (2), Minnesota (1), North Carolina (4), New York (1), Ohio (7), Pennsylvania (2), Tennessee (2), Virginia (1), and Vermont (1).

Investigation Announcement: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Lab Exposure

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:57:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections associated with exposure to clinical and teaching microbiology laboratories. Investigators are using DNA analysis of Salmonella bacteria obtained through diagnostic testing to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.

Investigation Update: Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with African Dwarf Frogs

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:56:00 EST

As of April 21, 2011, a total of 218 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 41 states since April 21, 2009. These infections are associated with African dwarf frogs–a type of water frog–and water from their habitats (e.g., aquarium or fish tank).

Investigation Update: Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Contact with Water Frogs

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST

As of April 18, 2011, a total of 216 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 41 states since April 1, 2009. These infections are associated with contact with water frogs, specifically African dwarf frogs.

Investigation Update: Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Contact with Water Frogs

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:34:00 EST

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections associated with contact with water frogs, such as African dwarf frogs. Water frogs commonly live in habitats such as aquariums or fish tanks. As of April 5, 2011, a total of 217 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 41 states since April 1, 2009.

Investigation of a Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Hadar Infections Associated with Turkey Burgers

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

As of April 1, 2011, 12 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar have been reported from 10 states: Arizona (1 case), California (1 case), Colorado (1 case), Georgia (1 case), Illinois (1 case), Missouri (1 case), Mississippi (1 case), Ohio (1 case), Washington (1 case), and Wisconsin (3 cases). Isolation dates range from December 27, 2010 to March 24, 2011. Ill persons range in age from 1 year to 86 years old, with a median age of 29 years old. Sixty-three percent are female. Among the 12 ill persons with available information, three have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Chester Infections

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:52:00 EST

As of 9:00 AM EDT on June 25, 2010, a total of 37 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Chester have been reported from 18 states since April 11, 2010. The number of ill people identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AK (1), CA (5), CO (2), GA (7), IL (1), KY (1), MA (2), MN (2), MO (1), NC (1), OK (1), OR (2), SC (2), TN (1), TX (1), UT (2), VA (4), and WA (1). Among those for whom information is available about when symptoms started, illnesses began between April 5, 2010 and June 3, 2010. Case-patients range in age from <1 to 88 years old, and the median age is 36 years. Fifty-five percent of patients are female. Among the 19 patients with available hospitalization information, 7 (37%) were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo - Jan 26, 2010

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:09:00 EST

As of 9:00 pm EST on January 25, 2010, a total of 189 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 40 states since July 1, 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AL (2), AZ (5), CA (30), CO (3), CT (4), DE (2), FL (2), GA (3), IA (1), ID (2), IL (11), IN (3), KS (3), LA (1), MA (12), MD (1), ME (1), MI (1), MN (4), MO (1), NC (9), ND (1), NE (1), NH (1), NJ (7), NY (15), OH (9), OK (1), OR (8), PA (3), RI (2), SC (1), SD (3), TN (4), TX (7), UT (7), VA (1), WA (14), WV (1)…

Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo - Jan 23, 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 EST

As of 12:00 noon EST on January 22, 2010, a total of 184 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 38 states since July 1, 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AL (2), AZ (5), CA (30), CO (2), CT (4), DE (2), FL (2), GA (3), IA (1), IL (11), IN (3), KS (3), LA (1), MA (12), MD (1), ME (1), MI (1), MN (4), NC (9), ND (1), NE (1)...

Investigation Update - Dec 21, 2009: Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Water Frogs

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:45:00 EST

As of 9:00pm EST on December 21, 2009, 84 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 31 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Arizona (1), California (4), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (6), Indiana (1), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (2), Michigan (4), Minnesota (1), Missouri (4), Mississippi (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (2), Nevada (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (4), South Dakota (3), Tennessee (3), Texas (4), Utah (13), Virginia (3), Washington (7) and Wisconsin (1).

Investigation Update - Dec 16, 2009: Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Water Frogs

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:08:00 EST

As of 11:59pm EST on December 15, 2009, 80 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 28 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (4), Colorado (4), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (6), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (2), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (2), Michigan (4), Minnesota (1), Missouri (4), Mississippi (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (2), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (4), South Dakota (3), Tennessee (3), Texas (3), Utah (13), Virginia (2), Washington (7) and Wisconsin (1).

Investigation Update - Dec 10, 2009: Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Water Frogs

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:14:00 EST

As of 11:59pm EST on December 9, 2009, 50 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 25 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (3), Colorado (2), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Mississippi (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (2), Texas (3), Utah (6), Virginia (1), and Washington (2).

Investigation Update - Dec 7, 2009: Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Water Frogs

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:17:00 EST

As of 12pm EST on December 7, 2009, 48 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 25 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (2), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Mississippi (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (2), Texas (3), Utah (6), Virginia (1), and Washington (1).

Investigation Update - May 8, 2009: Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Raw Alfalfa Sprouts

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:25:00 EST

As of May 7, 2009, 235 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 14 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Nebraska (111), Iowa (35), South Dakota (38), Michigan (19), Kansas (8), Pennsylvania (7), Minnesota (5), Ohio (3), Illinois (2), Virginia (2), West Virginia (2), Florida (1), North Carolina (1), and Utah (1).

Investigation of an Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Raw Alfalfa Sprouts

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:49:00 EST

Since mid-March, 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 7 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Michigan (17), Minnesota (4), Ohio (3), Pennsylvania (6), South Dakota (2), Utah (1), and West Virginia (2). Cases are still being reported, and possible cases are in various stages of laboratory testing, so illnesses may be reported from other states. No deaths have been reported.

Salmonella in Pistachio Nuts

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:19:00 EST

On March 26, 2009 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed CDC that multiple samples of pistachio nuts and pistachio-containing products collected over several months from a single company were contaminated with several serotypes of Salmonella, including Montevideo, Newport, and Senftenberg. Since that time, CDC has been actively investigating whether this contamination is linked to human illness.

Investigation Update - Aug 28, 2008: Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Saintpaul

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:53:00 EST

Since April, 1442 persons infected with Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 43 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. These were identified because clinical laboratories in all states send Salmonella strains from ill persons to their State public health laboratory for characterization. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (8 persons), Arkansas (21), Arizona (59), California (16), Colorado (17), Connecticut (5), Florida (4), Georgia (42), Idaho (6), Illinois (120), Indiana (21), Iowa (2), Kansas (21), Kentucky (2), Louisiana (3), Maine (1), Maryland (39), Massachusetts (31)...

Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Agona

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:02:00 EST

As of May 13, 2008, state and city health departments from 15 states have identified 28 ill persons infected with same genetic fingerprint of Salmonella Agona. Ill persons with the outbreak strain have been identified from Colorado (1), Delaware (2), Illinois (1), Maine (4), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (1), Minnesota (1), North Dakota (1), New Hampshire (2), New Jersey (5), New York (3), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (2), Rhode Island (1), and Vermont (1). Onset dates, which are known for 23 patients, ranged from January 1 to April 10, 2008. Patients’ ages ranged from 4 months to 95 years with a median age of 65 years. Eight hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported.

Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Litchfield

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:06:00 EST

As of April 2, 2008, state health departments identified 51 ill persons in 16 states infected with Salmonella Litchfield with the same genetic fingerprint. Ill persons with the outbreak strain have been reported from Arizona (1 person), California (10), Colorado (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Missouri (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (5), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (2), Oregon (5), Tennessee (1), Utah (5), Washington (10)...

Investigation of Outbreak of Human Infections Caused by Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:04:00 EST

Between January 1, 2007 and October 29, 2007, at least 272 isolates of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- with an indistinguishable genetic fingerprint have been collected from ill persons in 35 states. Ill persons whose Salmonella strain has this genetic fingerprint have been reported from Arizona (1 person), Arkansas (4), California (18), Colorado (9), Connecticut (7), Delaware (5), Florida (2), Georgia (2), Idaho (11), Illinois (7), Indiana (3), Iowa (1), Kansas (4), Kentucky (9), Massachusetts (7), Maryland (7), Maine (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (7), Missouri (18), Montana (6), Nevada (6), New York (10), North Carolina (2), Ohio (11), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (18)...

Investigation Update - Jul 18, 2007: Salmonella Wandsworth Outbreak Investigation

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:54:00 EST

As of July 18 at 11AM ET, 65 persons infected with Salmonella Wandsworth have been reported to CDC from 20 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Among the patients for whom clinical information is available, all had diarrhea, 76% had bloody stools, and six patients were hospitalized. No deaths have been attributed to these infections. Onset dates, which are known for 64 patients, ranged from February 26, 2007 to June 27, 2007. Most (91%) of cases have occurred in children aged 10 months to 3 years.