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FOOD SAFETY UPDATE: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Del Monte Vegetable Trays

May 22, 2019

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Minnesota Department of Health, and Wisconsin local health departments are working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis linked to consumption of certain Del Monte vegetable trays. 

What we know:

• To date, three ill people from two states have been associated with this outbreak and have reported consuming a Del Monte vegetable tray prior to their illness
  • Ill people reported becoming ill between April 13 and April 27, 2019
• Vegetable trays were purchased from a Wisconsin or Minnesota Kwik Trip location
  • Kwik Trip is cooperating with regulatory officials and has removed all Del Monte vegetable trays from their stores
• These products may have also been distributed to other retailers in Wisconsin
• Consumers are advised not to consume the following products:
  • Del Monte Vegetable Tray (containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip) 6 oz.
  • Del Monte Vegetable Tray (containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip) 12 oz.
• This investigation is ongoing and will be updated when more information is available

Attached for your review is the WDHS press release. For more information on the ongoing outbreak investigation please visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Website.

Markon is closely following the developments of this investigation and will continue to update members when more information becomes available.

Angie Ramirez

Food Safety Program Manager

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