September 2011

A total of 129 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 34 states.

Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that ground turkey is the likely source of this outbreak.

Contaminated ground turkey is being recalled from grocery stores but may still

Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce, based in San Diego, said 640 cases, or 5,120 pounds, were shipped to Oregon, including to United Salad in Portland. The recall covers organic grape tomatoes grown in Baja, Calif., and sold from Sept. 1 to Sept. 27. The company closed production at the farm after learning that a test in

gty_cantaloupe_jt_110914_wg.jpgThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Metro Ontario Inc. are warning the public not to consume the cantaloupes described below because these cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected cantaloupes were sold unwrapped. There is no lot code sticker, UPC or product name on the individual cantaloupes.

The cantaloupes were sold from Food

Sanith Ourn Farm of Indiantown, Fl, is recalling Fresh Hot Basil herb because it may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a Springdale, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 185,000 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella Heidelberg, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The products subject to recall include:

Fresh Ground Turkey Chubs

• 16 oz. (1 lb.)