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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fresh Basil
1 year ago •source cdc.gov
United States
In a recent food safety alert, a Salmonella outbreak has been linked to Infinite Herbs brand organic basil. The outbreak has resulted in 36 illnesses across 14 states, with four hospitalizations but no reported deaths.The epidemiologic and traceback data indicate that the organic basil from Infinite Herbs may have been contaminated with Salmonella, leading to the reported illnesses. The company has since issued a recall on the potentially contaminated product. It is important to note that the recalled basil is no longer available for sale and the use-by dates have passed.
The outbreak was discovered through routine testing of the product. The presence of Salmonella was detected, prompting an investigation into the source of the contamination. This led to the identification of Infinite Herbs brand organic basil as the potential cause of the outbreak. The investigation status is now closed.
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