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Trader Joe's Organic Basil linked to Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
1 year ago •source fda.gov
United States
####Update: June 18, 2024The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to recalled Infinite Herbs-brand and Melissa's-brand fresh organic basil.
As of June 18, 2024, CDC reports that the outbreak is over. CDC reports a total of 36 cases in 14 states. There has been a total of four hospitalizations and no deaths associated with this incident. The last illnesses onset date was May 26, 2024. FDA's outbreak investigation is closed.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-organic-basil-april-2024
April 17, 2024
FDA has identified Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil, sold at Trader Joe's stores across 29 states and D.C., as the potential source of a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The ongoing investigation has so far linked the product to 12 reported cases of illness and one person has been hospitalized. Sold at Trader Joe's stores in AL, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WI.
Seven of the eight cases with available information reported exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe's before falling ill. Further traceback data collected by the FDA pinpointed Infinite Herbs, LLC, in Miami, FL, as the supplier of the organic basil sold at Trader Joe's stores. Infinite Herbs, LLC is cooperating with the FDA investigation and has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall.
The product, Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil, is packaged in 2.5-oz clamshell containers and has been removed from Trader Joe's store shelves and this product should no longer be available for sale. Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically manifest within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food and can last up to a week.
Consumers who purchased organic basil from Trader Joe's stores in the states listed above should check their refrigerators and freezers and should not eat 2.5-oz packages of Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination and whether additional products are linked to illnesses.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-organic-basil-april-2024
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