Salmonella outbreak linked to raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken products

United States

UPDATE August 11, 2021

As of August 11, 2021, a total of 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 8 states (AZ, CT, IL, IN, MI, MN, NV and NY). 11 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Recall for frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products by Serenade Foods linked to this outbreak was issued by FSIS on August 9, 2021. The investigation is ongoing.

June 2, 2021

The CDC and the USDA-FSIS are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteriditis infections linked to raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken products. As of June 2, 2021, a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 6 states (AZ, IL, IN, MI, MN, and NY), 8 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported.

According to the FSIS, the products may be labeled "chicken cordon bleu", chicken with “broccoli and cheese”, or "chicken Kiev", and while they may appear to be ready-to-eat they are in fact raw and need to be fully cooked before consumption. They issued a public health alert to remind consumers about the proper handling and cooking of raw poultry products.

Both CDC and FSIS, advise consumers to read carefully the labels on raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken products., always cook poultry products to an internal temperature of 165°F, and never eat raw or undercooked poultry.

In case you are experiencing salmonella symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, 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.

To read more about the CDC Outbreak investigation check: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-06-21/index.html

Check the full FSIS Public Health alert notice here: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-raw-breaded-stuffed-chicken-products-due

Source: CDC and FSIS