CDC Outbreak Notice
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reading-08-16/index.html
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Reading and Salmonella Abony Infections Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts
August 5, 2015
At A Glance
Case Count: 30
States: 9
Deaths: 0
Hospitalizations: 5
Recall: Yes(http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reading-08-16/advice.html)T
Highlights
Case Count: 30
States: 9
Deaths: 0
Hospitalizations: 5
Recall: Yes(http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reading-08-16/advice.html)T
Highlights
- Read the Advice to Retailers and Consumers(http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reading-08-16/advice.html)>>
- CDC, several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Reading and Salmonella Abony infections.
- 30 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Reading or Salmonella Abony have been reported from nine states.
- Five ill people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
- Epidemiologic and traceback evidence available at this time indicate that alfalfa sprouts supplied by Sprouts Extraordinaire of Denver, Colorado are the likely source of this outbreak.
- On August 5, 2016, Sprouts Extraordinaire recalled alfalfa sprout products from the market due to possible Salmonella contamination.
- Recalled alfalfa sprouts were sold in 5-pound boxes and labeled "Living Alfalfa Sprouts."
- CDC recommends that consumers do not eat and restaurants and other retailers do not sell or serve recalled alfalfa sprouts supplied by Sprouts Extraordinaire.
- This investigation is ongoing, and we will update the public when more information becomes available.
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