FDA Investigation ongoing of Salmonella outbreak August 2023 - Unknown source

United States

October 12, 2013

This outbreak is over, the FDA closed the investigation. The source of this outbreak was linked to watermelon and cantaloupe. The CDC's epidemiological study revealed that most affected individuals had consumed these fruits before falling ill, primarily in the Midwest. However, the exact source of contamination remained unidentified during the active outbreak. Fortunately, there is currently no threat to the public as the implicated products have been removed from the market. Sampling and analysis indicated that three environmental samples from farms in Southwest Indiana tested positive for Salmonella Newport, the strain responsible for the outbreak. Furthermore, samples from a farm of interest and its vicinity also tested positive for Salmonella, matching strains from previous outbreaks, including those discussed in the 2022 Outbreak Investigation Report concerning Cantaloupe-related Salmonella Typhimurium Illnesses. This year's findings highlight ongoing food safety concerns related to melons from the Southwest Indiana growing region.

Source: FDA

August 30, 2023

The FDA is currently investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Newport. As of August 30, 2023, a total of 8 people infected with Salmonella Newport have been reported. No specific product has been linked to this investigation as of today. FDA has initiated traceback. This investigation is ongoing.

Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks