Tag: salmonella outbreak

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Poultry Continues to Spread Nationwide as 13 Cases Hit Washington

The Washington State Department of Health is warning people to protect themselves against the growing salmonella outbreak linked to poultry after thirteen cases of the illness have been reported across Washington. The nationwide outbreak has sickened over 100 people in 31 states. The CDC estimates that salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million human infections and 26,500 hospitalizations…


Salami Product Sold at Trader Joe’s Investigated in Salmonella Outbreak

Federal officials have warned the public not to eat a salami product sold at Trader Joe’s stores. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised consumers to avoid eating Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks after the product was linked to a salmonella outbreak in California and seven other states. Twenty illnesses and…