Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Turkish Pine Nuts
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Outbreak Highlights, November 17, 2011 (FINAL Update)
- 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. Consumers should also not eat any foods prepared with the recalled products, including pesto, salads, and baked goods.
- 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.
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