United States
UPDATE November 12, 2021
As of November 16, 2021, a total of 892 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 38 states (AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, OK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV and WI) and Puerto Rico. 183 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 25, 2021. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: CDC
UPDATE October 29, 2021
As of October 18, 2021, a total of 808 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 37 states (AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, OK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV and WI) and Puerto Rico. 157 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 13, 2021.
The illnesses in this outbreak are linked to whole red, white, and yellow onions distributed by ProSource Produce LLC and Keeler Family Farms that were imported from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico between July 1, 2021, and August 31, 2021. Multiple companies have recalled onions. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: CDC
October 20, 2021
CDC, public health, and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to onions.
Illnesses in this outbreak are linked to whole red, white, and yellow onions distributed by ProSource Inc. that were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico. These onions were sold to restaurants and grocery stores throughout the United States. ProSource Inc. indicated onions were last imported on August 27, but these imported onions can last up to three months in storage and may still be in homes and businesses. Investigators are working to determine if other onions and suppliers are linked to this outbreak.
As of October 18, 2021, 652 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 37 states (AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, OK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV and WI). 129 have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to September 30, 2021.
CDC advises to consumers:
- Do not buy or eat any whole fresh red, white, or yellow onions if they were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and distributed by ProSource Inc.
- These onions may have stickers or packaging indicating the brand (ProSource Inc.) and the country (Mexico) where they were grown. If you can’t tell where the onions are from, don’t buy or eat them.
- Wash surfaces and containers these onions may have touched using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
CDC advises for businesses:
- Do not sell or serve fresh whole red, white, or yellow onions that were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and distributed by ProSource Inc.
- Check storage coolers and coolers for these onions. If you can’t tell where they are from, throw them away.
- Wash and sanitize any surfaces that may have come in contact with these onions.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
For more outbreak details check on CDC website:
www.cdc.gov
Source: CDC
