Salmonella Warnings and Outbreak Alerts

This topic covers recent outbreaks and recalls related to Salmonella contamination in various food products, including papayas, onions, cantaloupes, pet foods, and jalapeño peppers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are actively investigating these cases, which have resulted in numerous illnesses and hospitalizations across multiple states. Consumers are advised to avoid specific brands and types of these products, discard any potentially contaminated items, and follow safety guidelines to prevent further infections. The articles emphasize the importance of food safety measures and provide detailed information on symptoms, affected products, and recommended actions for consumers.

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CDC warns about multi-state salmonella outbreak from pistachio cream

One person has been hospitalized so far

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Emek-brand pistachio cream is currently under investigation after being linked to four cases of salmonella in two states. 

The FDA continues to investigate whether multiple lots of the product are contaminated, or just the one lot in question is causing infection.  

The CDC recommends that consumers call their health care providers if they begin experiencing severe salmonella-related symptoms. 

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2024
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Wenders recalls Trader Joes Nuts

Wenders of Dublin, Calif., is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts -- SKU number 37884 -- produced in India or Vietnam.

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled lot numbers and “Best By” dates items, produced in India or Vietnam, may be found here.

The recalled product was sold at at Trader Joe’s stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not eat it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at foodsafety@wendersllc.com.

Wenders of Dublin, Calif., is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts -- SKU number 37884 -- produced in India or Vietnam.The product ma...

2023
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Pacific Trellis Fruit recalls Malichita brand cantaloupes

Pacific Trellis Fruit is recalling 4,872 cases of Malichita brand whole cantaloupes.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

This is a continuing outbreak, and several illnesses have been reported in the U.S. and Canada to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pacific Trellis Fruit has not received any reports of illness.

A list of the recalled products, packed in corrugated cartons with the price look-up sticker labeled “Malichita.,”and sold at retail supermarkets in California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin and Canada, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them but discard them.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (323) 859-9600 Monday - Friday from 9AM – 5PM (PST).

Pacific Trellis Fruit is recalling 4,872 cases of Malichita brand whole cantaloupes.The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.This is a cont...

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Kwik Trip recalls fruit cups and trays

Kwik Trip is recalling three varieties of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products.

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

There are no reported illnesses to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold at Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go, Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery, and Tobacco Outlet Plus convenience stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and South Dakota, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchase the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to their local store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (608) 781-8988.

Kwik Trip is recalling three varieties of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products.The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.There are no repor...

2022
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Deskins recalls No-Bake and candy products

Deskins Candies of Bluefield, W.Va. is recalling Deskins Candies Peanut Butter Fudge, Deskins Candies Peanut Butter No-Bake, Deskins Candies Peanut Butter Pinwheel, and Deskins Candies Chocolate No-Bake.

The products may be contaminated with salmonella. There have been no confirmed illnesses to date.

The following products, which come in a 16-oz clear plastic clamshell with coding on the top of the package beside the label, are being recalled:

  • Peanut butter Fudge, UPC 7 33980 12311 7, expiration date 6/26
  • Peanut butter No Bakes, UPC 7 33980 12331 7, expiration date 6/21
  • Peanut butter Pinwheel, UPC 7 33980 12314 7, expiration date 6/16
  • Chocolate No Bakes, UPC 7 33980 12334 7, expiration date 6/26

The recalled products were sold at Merchants Distributor in Hickory, North Carolina; Krogers in Salem, Virginia; Grants Supermarkets in West Virginia and Virginia; and Goodsons Supermarkets in West Virginia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard or return them to the place of purchase for full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company by phone at (304) 324-1938 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST).

Deskins Candies of Bluefield, W.Va. is recalling Deskins Candies Peanut Butter Fudge, Deskins Candies Peanut Butter No-Bake, Deskins Candies Peanut Butter...

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Cargill recalls products containing Jif peanut butter

Cargill is recalling select lots of Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers, Peanut Butter Meltaways, Peanut Butter Eggs and Fudge.

The products contain Jif peanut butter that was recalled by the J.M. Smucker company due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.

No illnesses or health-related complaints have been reported to Cargill to date, although there is a Salmonella outbreak associated with the consumption of Jif peanut butter.

The following 8-oz. boxes of peanut butter-containing products, sold between February 9 and March 28, 2022, at the Wilbur Chocolate store in Lititz, Pa., and online at Wilburbuds.com, are being recalled:

  • K119D Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs - 8 oz. Box, Lot 220216AC, Best if Used by Date of 5/16/2022
  • K119M Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs - 8 oz. Box, Lot 220216AF, Best if Used by Date of 5/16/2022
  • K120D Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways - 8 oz Box, Lot 220224AA, Best if Used by Date of 4/24/2022, Lot 220219AB, Best if Used by Date of 4/19/2022 Lot 220215AC, Best if Used by Date of 4/15/2022
  • K120M Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Meltaways - 8 oz. Box, Lot 220222AA with Best if Used by Date of 4/22/2022, Lot 220218AG with Best if Used by Date of 4/18/2022, Lot 220215AE with Best if Used by Date of 4/15/2022
  • K121M Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz® Crackers - 8pc. 8 oz. Box, Lot 220302AF with Best if Used by Date of 6/2/2022, Lot 220216AJ with Best if Used by Date of 5/16/2022, Lot 220209AF with Best if Used by Date of 5/9/2022
  • K508 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge - 8 oz. Box Lot 220219AF with Best if Used by Date of 4/19/2022
  • K509 Peanut Butter Fudge - 8 oz. Box, Lot 220219AC with Best if Used by Date of 4/19/2022

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return any unconsumed portions to the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store.

Consumers who want to return products and/or request a refund may contact the company at (717) 627-7946 between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET) Monday – Friday, or by email at Aweik@cargill.com.

Cargill is recalling select lots of Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers, Peanut Butter Meltaways, Peanut Butter Eggs and Fudge....