Today, the FDA inspects Del Monte facility that produced vegetable trays linked to a Salmonella outbreak. At least three people in Wisconsin and one in Minnesota have been sickened after allegedly eating these products. The Del Monte facility is located in Kankakee, Illinois.
On May 21, 2019, the Wisconsin Department of Health issued a press release stating that vegetable trays produced by Del Monte Fresh Produce that were sold at Kwik Trip convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin have sickened at least four people. There was no word on whether or not any patients have been hospitalized.
Illness onset dates for this outbreak range from April 13 to April 27, 2019. Kwik Trip has removed all Del Monte vegetable trays from their stores. However, the trays may have been sold at other locations; public health officials are investigating and will update the public when they have more information.
Consumers are advised to avoid these products: 6 ounce Del Monte Vegetable Trays that contain broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip; and 12 ounce Del Monte Vegetable Trays that contain broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip. While the FDA inspects Del Monte, recalls may be issued.
If you have eaten these products and have been ill with the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning, see your doctor; you may be part of this outbreak. Those symptoms include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea that may be bloody.
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