April 2013

A total of 73 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 18 states.

27% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

State public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume Trophy brand Hazelnuts In Shell because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

The product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and may have been distributed to other provinces.

Trophy Foods Inc., of Calgary, is recalling the affected product. The