USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

What’s New

An investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies has been added to the table and FDA has issued an advisory. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, and should discard them. FDA has initiated sample collection and analysis. The cause of illness has not yet been identified. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available.
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana (ref #1227) illnesses that may be linked to cucumbers. The case count for this outbreak increased from 162 to 196. FDA and CDC are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup (ref #1229) illnesses that shares several similarities with the Salmonella Africana outbreak, including where and when illnesses occurred and the demographics of ill people. For the outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup illnesses, the case count has increased from 158 to 185. Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food. On June 12, 2024, FDA updated the outbreak advisory.

Date Posted	Ref	Pathogen or Cause of Illness	Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any)	Total Case Count	Status
6/12/ 2024	1233	Not Yet Identified	Chocolate, Gummies, Cones	See Advisory	Active
6/5/ 2024	1229	Salmonella Braenderup	Not Yet Identified	185	Active
5/22/ 2024	1232	^{Listeria monocytogenes}	Not Yet Identified	2	Active
5/22/ 2024	1227	Salmonella Africana	Not Yet Identified	196	Active
4/17/ 2024	1221	E. coli O157:H7	Organic Walnuts	See Advisory	Active
4/10/ 2024	1218	^{Salmonella Typhimurium}	Organic Fresh Basil	See Advisory	Active