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Qukes baby cucumbers linked to Salmonella Outbreak
3 years ago •source ww2.health.wa.gov.au
Western Australia, Australia
The Department of Health of Western Australia (WA) is advising the public about an outbreak of diarrheal illnesses caused by Salmonella Typhimurium linked to the consumption of Qukes® brand baby cucumbers. Up to December 30th, as part of the ongoing investigation, 19 people in WA have reported ill with the same strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.On December 30, a private lab, Pathwest, confirmed Salmonella Typhimurium from a Qukes® brand baby cucumber purchased at a Perth metropolitan supermarket on 23 December 2022. This information was communicated to the supplier, Perfection Fresh in South Australia.
The Department of Health WA is advising people not to consume Qukes® purchased in December 2022 until more information becomes available. This is the only brand under investigation, other brands of cucumbers are safe to eat.
Source: ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/Warning-over-Qukes-baby-cucumbers-following-salmonella-outbreak
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