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Papaya-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 14 In CT
A salmonella outbreak linked to fresh papayas has sickened 62 people in eight states.
The fruits in question were sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. So far, 24 people have been sickened in New York, 14 in Connecticut and 12 in New Jersey.
Twenty-three people have been hospitalized. No deaths attributed to Salmonella have been reported.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from Jan. 14, 2019 to June 8, 2019. Most illnesses have occurred since April 2019.
Consumers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rh…
Tuna Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak In Seven States, Including NY, CT
Thirteen people in seven states - including New York and Connecticut - have been sickened by salmonella this year due to a frozen raw ground tuna product, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This week, the CDC announced a recall of three lots of individually packed one-pound bags and 20-pound boxes of Jensen Tuna Inc. The recalled lots are: z266; z271 and z272. Jensen Tuna distributed the recalled products to distributors in Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, and Washington. The recalled products may have been redistributed to additi…
Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Foods Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns
Whole Foods has announced a voluntary recall of prepared food containing baby spinach that may be contaminated with salmonella.
Salads, sandwiches, wraps and pizza, as well as products purchased from a Whole Foods salad bar or hot bar containing baby spinach through Wednesday, Jan. 23, are among the products affected, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA noted that the bulk of the contaminated food was sold in the Northeast, including the tri-state area. The affected products, including salads, pizza, sandwiches and wraps, were sold at stores in Connecticut, Flor…
