USA – Human Salmonella Illnesses linked to Pig Ears hits 143 in 25 States

Food Poison Journal kswfoodworld salmonella

As of August 26, 2019, a total of 143 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 35 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 10, 2015 to July 30, 2019. Ill people range in age from less than 1 year to 90 years, with a median age of 39 years. Sixty (46%) ill people are female. Of 110 ill people with information available, 33 (30%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

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