The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other officials, has launched an investigation into a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
last week, Potandon Produce LLC has expanded its voluntary recall of entire onions, which are sold in the form of Green Giant Fresh and supplied by Keeler Family Farms.
Newest Remember Warning do not use 2 lb bags of whole white onions and 3 lbs. And 5 pounds. Between July 15 and August 22, whole bags of yellow onions sold under this brand and shipped from Chihuahua, Mexico may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The previous recall also included EveryPlate and HelloFresh meal packs. These meal packs may be contaminated because the recalled onions may be packaged as ingredients.
To date, 892 cases of disease have been reported in 38 states and Puerto Rico. survey It is expected to determine the cause of Salmonella contamination and whether other items were affected by the infection.
This organism can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain in healthy people. However, elderly or infirm people, people with weakened immune systems, and young children may experience serious and sometimes fatal infections.
Salmonella symptoms usually start between 6 hours and 6 days after the bacteria are swallowed. Many people recover from Salmonella infections without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
this Food and Drug Administration It is recommended that anyone who has recalled onions throw them away and be cautious when cleaning and disinfecting any surfaces that the onions may have touched to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
“Check if you have recalled onions. If you have any recalled onions, or if you don’t know where your onions come from, please don’t eat them. Throw them away,” CDC recommendations.
The investigation is still ongoing, however, more information is expected to be released when it becomes available.
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