USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1237) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • A new outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1239) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 31 to 32.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sample collection.
  • For the investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses and a list of retailers that may have received recalled product.
  • For the investigation of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1232) illnesses, the outbreak has ended and FDA’s investigation has closed.  Based on CDC’s epidemiological investigation, ill people reported eating salad mixes before becoming sick. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and collected and analyzed finished product and environmental samples. All samples collected as part of the investigation were reported as negative for Listeria monocytogenes. The products making people sick in this outbreak are off the market and past shelf life. There is no ongoing risk to the public.

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