Map Shows Food Recalled Over Salmonella, E.Coli Across US in August
Summary
In August, several food products across the United States were recalled due to contamination with harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. These recalls involved products such as frozen berries, pistachio butter, sprouts, and jalapeño peppers, with some linked to illness outbreaks in multiple states.Key Facts
- The FDA issued recalls between July 30 and August 31 for various foods possibly contaminated with Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
- Frozen berries sold at Publix in eight states were recalled due to E. coli, linked to 12 reported illnesses mostly in Florida and Georgia.
- Pistachio nut butter was recalled by Boticelli Foods because of possible Salmonella, with no illnesses reported.
- Sprouts distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin were recalled after Salmonella outbreaks caused dozens of illnesses in those states.
- A variety of green powder products sold nationwide online were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination.
- Jalapeño peppers from Mexico caused the largest recall after being linked to a Salmonella outbreak affecting 431 people in 32 states.
- Jalapeño-related recalls included products like salsa, guacamole, salad dressings, and prepared foods sold in grocery stores across 26 states.
- Hospitalizations related to the jalapeño Salmonella outbreak reached 57 as of mid-August, with Minnesota and Colorado reporting the most cases.
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