A total of 22 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium were reported from 6 states.
The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Arizona (1), Illinois (2), Iowa (1), Michigan (9), Pennsylvania (1), and Wisconsin (8).
50% of ill persons were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
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James Bright of the Express-Star reported that the Oklahoma State Health Department concluded that the Temazcal restaurant in Chickasha was linked with an outbreak of six Salmonella cases in Grady County over the last two months.
“Our findings were that Temazcal was most likely the source of this salmonella outbreak,” Dr. Laurie Smithee, chief of
Since June 4, 2012, a total of 128 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 13 states.
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An Indiana candymaker is recalling packages of chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs over Salmonella concerns.
Zachary Confections, based in Frankfort, announced the voluntary recall Wednesday after a sample taken during routine testing of the Easter treats revealed “the potential for Salmonella contamination,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall includes 5-ounce packages of the