78 people have been stricken with salmonella poisoning connected to peaches. A recall on the fruit has been expanded to include loose peaches and peach products according to the CDC.
What We Know:
- 78 cases of salmonella poisoning were reported between June 29th and August 3rd. The cases spanned 12 states and 23 patients were hospitalized, although no deaths have been reported. The CDC warns that more poisonings are possible and it takes around two to four weeks for these kinds of cases to be reported.
- The peaches linked to the outbreak seem to be shipped from Prima Wawona and Wawona Packing Company in California. Several companies have recalled peaches and peach products such as Aldi, Kroger, Target, Walmart, Wegmans, and others.
- The recall targets bagged peaches, loose peaches, in-bulk peaches, and peach salsa labeled as Perfectly Peach Salsa. The CDC warns “If you can’t tell where the peaches are from, don’t eat them”. CDC guidance also asks that consumers clean and sanitize any surfaces that the peaches come into contact with such as cutting boards, slicers, countertops, and refrigerators.
- The FDA investigation is still ongoing to determine the source of the outbreak and exactly where the peaches were distributed. The agency has reported 34 states so far where the peaches were distributed to retailers: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
According to the CDC, it can take up to six days for symptoms to show after being exposed to salmonella. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunosuppressed people are more likely to have severe illness.
