A total of 42 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 6 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state with the outbreak strain is as follows: Arizona (1), Maryland (1), New Jersey (2), New York (26), Pennsylvania (8), and Virginia (4).
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Kentucky-based food company Thorntons, Incorporated announced, last October 1, a recall for two varieties of its salad products. The products are being recalled because of the possibility of bacterial contamination.