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USA- FDA – Core Outbreak Table -Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
What’s New
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref # 1201), the case count has increased from 40 cases to 42 cases.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. See the Outbreak Advisory for additional information.
- For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines, the advisory was updated to include additional retailers impacted by this outbreak.
- For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198) the advisory was updated to include additional adverse event reports and advice for consumers.
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Product(s) |
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11/22/ 2023 |
1201 |
Salmonella |
Not Yet |
42 |
Active |
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11/22/ 2023 |
1203 |
Salmonella |
Cantaloupe |
Active |
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11/15/ 2023 |
989 |
Peaches, Plums, |
Active |
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11/15/ 2023 |
1192 |
E. coli |
Not Yet |
12 |
Active |
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11/8/ 2023 |
1198 |
Apple |
Active |
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11/1/ 2023 |
1195 |
E. coli |
Not Yet |
37 |
Active |
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10/4/ 2023 |
1190 |
Salmonella |
Onions |
Active |
USA – FDA issues warning to New Mexico onion importer linked to Salmonella outbreak
An import company in New Mexico is on notice from the FDA for not having food safety documents for a number of imported foods. The inspection was initiated because of an investigation of a multistate foodborne outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg illnesses linked to whole, fresh onions imported from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
The outbreak has sickened more than 800 people in the United States and remains under investigation. The Centers for Disease and Prevention has not yet declared the outbreak over.
In its warning letter the Food and Drug Administration acknowledged that the company initiated a voluntary recall on Oct. 22, 2021, of red, yellow, and white onions imported from its “suppliers (redacted)” in Chihuahua, Mexico, from July 1, 2021, through Aug. 25, 2021.
In the March 2, 2022, warning letter just made public by the FDA, the agency described a Nov. 16, 2021, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspection of Keeler Family Farms in Deming, NM.
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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Oranienburg: Whole, Fresh Onions (October 2021) is Over.
The FDA, along with CDC, and state and local partners, investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions imported from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, in cooperation with the Mexican competent authorities. As of February 2, 2022, CDC has declared this outbreak over. CDC reports that there were 1040 illnesses in 39 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
In September 2021, as part of the ongoing investigation to determine the product causing illnesses, the FDA import operations implemented enhanced screening for Salmonella for onions imported into the United States, but no samples were collected because the growing season had ended and onions were no longer being imported from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico.
As a result of this outbreak, the FDA initiated onsite domestic investigations as well as Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspections of domestic firms who imported onions from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. By inspecting these U.S. importers, FDA can determine if they are in compliance with applicable FSVP requirements, including performing certain risk-based activities to verify that imported foods meet U.S. safety standards.
While the outbreak has ended, FDA continues to work closely with Mexican competent authorities through the established Food Safety Partnership to investigate potential source(s) of contamination within the implicated region and to proactively implement prevention strategies ahead of the next growing season. FDA also intends to consider using additional tools, such as import screening and sampling, for onions grown and harvested in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico during the next growing season.
Recommendation
CDC has announced the outbreak is over. There are no recommendations for consumers, retailers, or suppliers.
Case Count Map Provided by CDC
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 1,040
Hospitalizations: 260
Deaths: 0
Last illness onset: January 1, 2022
States with Cases: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV
Product Distribution: Nationwide
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USA – Core Investigation Table Update
| Date Posted |
Ref | Pathogen |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
Investigation Status |
| 1/10/
2022 |
1050 | E. coli O121:H19 |
Romaine | Ended |
| 12/29/
2021 |
1052 | E. coli O157:H7 |
Packaged Salad | Active |
| 12/20/
2021 |
1039 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | Active |
| 12/15/
2021 |
1048 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | Active |
| 9/15/
2021 |
1031 | Salmonella Oranienburg |
Red, Yellow, and White Onions |
Active |
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USA – Core Outbreak Table Update
| Date Posted |
Reference # |
Pathogen |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
Investigation Status |
| 1/10/
2022 |
1050 | E. coli O121:H19 |
Not Yet Identified |
Active |
| 12/29/
2021 |
1052 | E. coli O157:H7 |
Packaged Salad | Active |
| 12/20/
2021 |
1039 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | Active |
| 12/15/
2021 |
1048 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | Active |
| 9/15/
2021 |
1031 | Salmonella Oranienburg |
Red, Yellow, and White Onions |
Active |
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Researchers tackle Salmonella in onions
Salmonella contamination of bulb onions, which caused recalls across the U.S. and Canada in 2020, is the focus of a Texas A&M AgriLife Research project to help onion producers solve the problem.
Salmonella outbreaks in onions and onion products show that the pathogen might persist during production, handling or storage. This is a significant concern to the onion produce industry, researchers said.
“Little is known about salmonella’s behavior related to bulb onions,” said Vijay Joshi, Ph.D., AgriLife Research assistant professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences and systems physiologist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Uvalde.
Joshi’s team, over the next two years, with more than $400,000 in grant support from the Center for Produce Safety, will develop an onion-specific risk reduction plan to deliver to industry.
USA – Core Outbreak Table Updates
This week’s updates are:
- A new outbreak of E. coli O121: H19 with an unidentified vehicle has been added. This outbreak does not appear to be ongoing, as the last illness onset occurred in November 2021. FDA has initiated traceback and other investigational activities in an effort to learn more about possible sources or routes of contamination.
- The outbreak of Salmonella Javiana linked to 65 illnesses has ended. The information collected over the course of this investigation indicated cut cantaloupe was the likely source of this outbreak, however it appears that the products linked to outbreak illnesses are past shelf life and are no longer available for sale. The most recent illness occurred in November 2021. FDA’s outbreak investigation did not identify a specific product until after the product had expired and was no longer on the market, and there were no actionable steps for consumers to take to protect themselves.
- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to spinach, the outbreak has ended and the FDA investigation has closed. This incident was archived in the 2021 Investigation Table.
| 1/10/2022 | 1050 | E. coli O121:H19 |
Not Yet Identified |
4 |
| 12/29/2021 | 1052 | E. coli O157:H7 |
Packaged Salad | See Outbreak Advisory |
| 12/20/2021 | 1039 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | See Outbreak Advisory |
| 12/15/2021 | 1048 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad | See Outbreak Advisory |
| 11/24/2021 | 1044 | Salmonella Javiana |
Cut Cantaloupe | 65 |
| 9/15/2021 | 1031 | Salmonella Oranienburg |
Red, Yellow, and White Onions |
See Outbreak Advisory |
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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Black Pepper from Brazil
Salmonella in Brazilian black pepper in the Netherlands
Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in the Netherlands
Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in the Netherlands
Salmonella Grumpensis in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in France and the Netherlands
Salmonella enteritidis in chicken neck skin samples from Poland in France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland and UK
Salmonella Oranienburg in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella Javiana and Salmonella Poona in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis in poultry meat from Poland in Hungary and Poland
Salmonella Infantis in chicken neck skin samples from Poland in Czech Republic, Austria, Poland and Slovakia
Salmonella Javiana in black pepper from Brazil in Germany and the Netherlands
Salmonella Infantis and Salmonella Albany in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
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USA – FDA Core Outbreak Table Update
The FDA CORE Outbreak Table has six active food poisoning investigations this week; all but one has been identified or solved. The Salmonella Javiana outbreak, which was announced on November 24, 2021, is still not identified, and the number of people sickened in that outbreak has increased to 64.
| Date Posted |
Reference # |
Pathogen |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
| 12/29/
2021 |
1052 | E. coli O157:H7 |
Packaged Salad |
| 12/20/
2021 |
1039 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad |
| 12/15/
2021 |
1048 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Packaged Salad |
| 11/24/
2021 |
1044 | Salmonella Javiana | Not Yet Identified |
| 11/17/
2021 |
1043 | E. coli O157:H7 |
Spinach |
| 9/15/
2021 |
1031 | Salmonella Oranienburg |
Red, Yellow, and White Onion |
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