CDC Salmonella: Outbreak Updates

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.