USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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What’s New

• An outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup illnesses (ref # 1229) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
• For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana illnesses (ref # 1227) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 141 to 162. FDA has initiated an inspection and sampling. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
• The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana illnesses that may be linked to cucumbers. On June 5, 2024, FDA issued an outbreak advisory. FDA and CDC are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infections that shares several similarities with the Salmonella Africana outbreak, including where and when illnesses occurred and the demographics of ill people. Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food. This investigation is ongoing; the outbreak advisory and the CORE Investigation Table will be updated once additional information becomes available.