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| Salmonella SaintPaul Outbreak Update - Jalepenos |
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| Written by IV Post | |
| Wednesday, 23 July 2008 | |
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Sacramento, California - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that one of the jalapeño pepper samples tested was a genetic match with the outbreak serotype, Salmonella Saintpaul. The discovery was the result of investigations over the past several weeks by FDA scientists and field investigators.
The contaminated sample was obtained during an inspection of a produce distribution center in McAllen, Texas. The jalapeños were grown in Mexico. However, that does not mean they were contaminated in Mexico. Fresh produce often changes hands many times in the supply chain from farm to table, and the contamination might have occurred at any point in the chain. The FDA is continuing the search for the point in the supply chain at which the jalapeños became contaminated. At this time, FDA advises that all consumers avoid raw jalapeño peppers and foods that contain them, such as some types of salsa and pico de gallo. FDA also advises that consumers who are especially vulnerable to infection, such as infants, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, avoid raw serrano peppers and foods that contain them at this time. July 18, 2008 - After a lengthy investigation, the FDA has determined that fresh tomatoes now available in the domestic market are not associated with the current outbreak. As a result, the agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes. The FDA is working with officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local health departments to follow epidemiological and other evidence showing that raw jalapeño and raw serrano peppers now available in the domestic market may be linked to illnesses in this outbreak. At this time, people in high risk populations, such as elderly persons, infants and people with impaired immune systems, should avoid eating raw jalapeño and raw serrano peppers.
July 8, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health continues to work with federal officials on the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul which has now sickened 991 people, including nine California residents. The investigation, which initially focused on raw tomatoes, has been broadened to encompass food items that are commonly consumed with tomatoes, including fresh hot chili peppers such as jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.
July 8, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health has identified another California case in the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul. The patient is from the Placer/Nevada County area. This is the ninth California case in the outbreak. July 2, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) was notified by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that two cases previously reported from Los Angeles County do not match the pattern related to the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul. The total number of California cases is now eight. CDPH is working with local officials and CDC to determine the cause of illness in the eight California residents. June 26, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today confirmed two additional California cases of Salmonella Saintpaul related to the multistate outbreak associated with consumption of tomatoes. The total number of California cases is now 10. The two individuals are residents of Orange and Los Angeles Counties. CDPH and local officials are investigating the cases to determine where the individuals consumed tomatoes. June 18, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today confirmed two additional California cases of Salmonella Saintpaul related to the multistate outbreak associated with consumption of tomatoes. The individuals are residents of San Diego county. CDPH and local officials are investigating the cases to determine whether the individuals consumed tomatoes in California or in another part of the country.
June 16, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today confirmed four additional California cases of Salmonella Saintpaul related to the multistate outbreak associated with consumption of tomatoes. The individuals are residents of Kern, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties. The California Department of Public Health and local officials are investigating the cases to determine whether the individuals consumed tomatoes in California or in another part of the country. June 9, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today confirmed a second California case of Salmonella Saintpaul related to the multistate outbreak associated with consumption of tomatoes. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (SD HHSA) investigated the case in one of its residents. According to SD HHSA, the patient was travelling in Texas and became ill shortly after eating tomatoes there.
June 6, 2008 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed today that one resident of Contra Costa County has Salmonella Saintpaul. The Salmonella Saintpaul is related to the multistate outbreak associated with consumption of tomatoes. State and local officials are investigating whether the individual, who had traveled out of state, consumed the tomatoes in California or in another part of the country.
Additionally, CDPH is working with public health officials in Oregon to determine if an Oregon resident confirmed to have Salmonella Saintpaul associated with the multistate outbreak may have consumed tomatoes while visiting southern California.
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