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FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Associated with Mangoes
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October 11, 2012 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a final update on the Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Associated with Mangoes reporting that this particular outbreak appears to be over. A total of 127 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup were reported from 15 states.
The FDA has warned consumers against eating mangoes from Agricola Daniella and placed Agricola Daniella on Import Alert. By September 27, four distributors of mangoes imported from Agricola Daniella have initiated recalls of mangoes received from Agricola Daniella. This investigation will be transferred to the CORE Post-Response Team for appropriate follow-up activities.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials have investigated a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infections. What is the Problem and What is Being Done?The FDA has warned consumers against eating mangoes from Agricola Daniella, a mango supplier with multiple farms and a single packing house located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Testing by the FDA has found Salmonella in mangoes from this producer. FDA has 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. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that this outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infected 127 people in 15 states. The California Department of Public Health traced several illnesses of the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup through the supply chain to Agricola Daniella. Recalls On August 29, certain lots of the Daniella brand mangoes were recalled by Splendid Products, Burlingame, Calif. These mangoes were sold between July 12, 2012 and August 29, 2012 at various stores throughout the United States. An importer in Canada also initiated a voluntary recall of Daniella brand mangoes in that country as the result of illnesses from Salmonella Braenderup. Subsequently, three other U.S. distributors of mangoes imported from Agricola Daniella have initiated recalls of those mangoes. The distributors are Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. of San Diego, Calif., Food Source Inc.of Edinburg, Texas, and GM Produce Sales of Hidalgo, Texas. The recall affects only mangoes from Agricola Daniella. As a result of the distributors’ recalls, several companies have also notified consumers and the FDA that they are conducting related recalls. Links to press releases announcing these recalls are below:
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What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers should not eat mangoes from Agricola Daniella and should throw them away. Some of the recalled mangoes were sold as individual fruit with the brand sticker “Daniella” and another small sticker with one of the following codes: 4051, 4959, 4311, 4584 or 3114.
For mangoes without “Daniella” stickers, consumers should ask their retailer if the mangoes came from Agricola Daniella. When in doubt, throw it out.
If consumers believe they have recalled mangoes, they should not try to wash the harmful bacteria off the mangoes as contamination may be both on the inside and outside of the fruit. Cutting, slicing and dicing may also transfer harmful bacteria from the fruit’s surface to the fruit’s flesh.
Consumers should wash their hands with soap and warm water after handling these mangoes to remove any harmful bacteria that may have transferred to their hands.
What are the Symptoms of Salmonellosis?
Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment.
However, in some people, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
Who is at Risk?
Children are the most likely to get salmonellosis. The rate of diagnosed infections in children less than five years old is higher than the rate in all other persons. Young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are the most likely to have severe infections. It is estimated that approximately 400 persons die each year with acute salmonellosis.
Who Should be Contacted?
Consumers who show any signs of illness from salmonellosis should consult their health care provider. The FDA encourages consumers with questions about food safety to call 1-888-SAFEFOOD or consult the fda.gov website.
Investigation Progression
August 30, 2012
FDA advises consumers not to eat Daniella mangoes distributed by Splendid Products of Burlingame, Calif. because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. This advice comes after Splendid Products announced a recall of this type of mango on August 29, 2012.
September 13, 2012
The FDA warns consumers against eating mangoes from Agricola Daniella, a mango supplier with multiple farms and a single packing house located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Testing by the FDA has found Salmonella in mangoes from this producer.
FDA has 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.
September 27, 2012
Four distributors of mangoes imported from Agricola Daniella have initiated recalls of mangoes received from Agricola Daniella. The distributors are Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. of San Diego, Calif., Food Source Inc. of Edinburg, Texas, GM Produce Sales of Hidalgo, Texas, and Splendid Products of Burlingame, Calif. As a result of the recalls, a number of firms supplied by these distributors have initiated recalls for mangoes and products containing mangoes. The recall affects only mangoes from Agricola Daniella.
The information in this release reflects the FDA’s best efforts to communicate what it has learned from the manufacturer and the state and local public health agencies involved in the investigation. The agency will update this page as more information becomes available.
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