Today’s update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added 19 confirmed cases to the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, bringing the total up to 1,167. The latest onset date (last time someone got sick) remains July 4th. If you need to know more than we reported yesterday, you can always check with
We Were Not Free of Salmonella Saintpaul on the 4th of July; And Probably Still Aren’t
For days now, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has been able to look in its rear view mirror and ten days back see the last onset of the Salmonella Saintpaul illness. The CDC today reported latest date for when Salmonella Saintpaul made was July 4th.
Continue Reading We Were Not Free of Salmonella Saintpaul on the 4th of July; And Probably Still Aren’t
Might Basil Be The Break In The Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak?
We learned Friday that the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak was still making people sick as July began.
With 1,090 confirmed cases making this the largest fresh produce outbreak in a couple of decades, we are looking at the details and whether something might turn out to be the break needed to discover the source of the
Salmonella Saintpaul Makes More Than 1,000 Sick: CDC Putting Focus On Peppers, Cilantro As Well
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) today says its counting 1,017 confirmed cases of Salmonella Saintpaul in 41 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. West Virginia appears to be the latest state with a case added to the count.
We found some of the commentary in CDC’s statement today interesting. Take this:
An initial epidemilogic investigation in New Mexico and Texas comparing foods
eaten by persons who were ill in May to foods eaten by well persons identified consumption of raw tomatoes as strongly linked to illness.
eaten by persons who were ill in May to foods eaten by well persons identified consumption of raw tomatoes as strongly linked to illness.An investigation by who? Is CDC implying the initial investigation was mistaken? And that statement is followed by this:
A similar but much larger, nationwide study comparing persons who were ill in June to well persons found that ill persons were more likely to have recently consumed raw tomatoes, fresh jalapeno peppers, and fresh cilantro. These items were commonly, though not always, consumed together, so that study could not determine which item(s) caused the illnesses.
A similar but much larger, nationwide study comparing persons who were ill in June to well persons found that ill persons were more likely to have recently consumed raw tomatoes, fresh jalapeno peppers, and fresh cilantro. These items were commonly, though not always, consumed together, so that study could not determine which item(s) caused the illnesses. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has NOT moved off its now 30+ day "warning to consumers nationwide that an outbreak of Salmonella serotype Saintpaul, an uncommon type of Salmonella, has been linked to consumption of some raw red plum, red Roma, round red tomatoes, and products containing these raw tomatoes."
Today, however, CDC goes on to say:
Recently, many clusters of illnesses have been identified in several states among persons who ate at restaurants. Most clusters involve fewer than 5 ill persons. Three larger clusters have been intensively investigated. In one, illnesses were linked to consumption of an item containing fresh tomatoes and fresh jalapeno peppers. In the other two, illnesses were linked to an item containing fresh jalapeno peppers and no other of the suspect items. The accumulated data from all investigations indicate that jalapeno peppers caused some illnesses but that they do not explain all illnesses. Raw tomatoes, fresh serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro also remain under investigation. Investigators from many agencies are collaborating to track the source of the implicated peppers and other produce items.
Recently, many clusters of illnesses have been identified in several states among persons who ate at restaurants. Most clusters involve fewer than 5 ill persons. Three larger clusters have been intensively investigated. In one, illnesses were linked to consumption of an item containing fresh tomatoes and fresh jalapeno peppers. In the other two, illnesses were linked to an item containing fresh jalapeno peppers and no other of the suspect items. The accumulated data from all investigations indicate that jalapeno peppers caused some illnesses but that they do not explain all illnesses. Raw tomatoes, fresh serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro also remain under investigation. Investigators from many agencies are collaborating to track the source of the implicated peppers and other produce items. Head down below to the Extended Entry for the big map and more commentary from CDC.Continue Reading Salmonella Saintpaul Makes More Than 1,000 Sick: CDC Putting Focus On Peppers, Cilantro As Well
Might Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak Be Stopped At June 26th?
We suppose the good news is that the date for the last time someone contracted Salmonella Saintpaul has NOT moved beyond last June 26th nor have any more states been added to the total of 40 and the District of Columbia. The number of confirmed Salmonella Saintpaul cases has edged up to 971.
Tonight, we
Tomatoes, Cilantro, Jalapeño Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Scallions and Bulb Onions Now Being Investigation in Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak – Nearly 1,000 Sickened
According to CNN, “starting Monday, health inspectors will halt the shipment of ingredients common to Mexican cuisine from Mexico to the United States” – this will include cilantro, jalapeno peppers, Serrano peppers, scallions and bulb onions. I assume that it may still include tomatoes?
As for illnesses, the CDC reports that 943 persons infected
922 Confirmed Cases; 40 States & District of Columbia; Onset Date Marches Forward To June 25th: Outbreak Still Winning
Another day, another 35 confirmed cases of Salmonella Saintpaul and Iowa and Louisiana have joined the oubreak. That brings the ground being covered by this outbreak to 40 states and the District of Columbia. Plus, Canada has confirmed one of its citizens is also a Salmonella Saintpaul victim after getting back from the USA. And
Say, Do you have Salmonella Saintpaul in my Salsa?
The CDC says now that we have 887 people infected with Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Two new states, Alabama and South Carolina, report ill persons.
The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2 persons), Arkansas