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This update does not apply to any Markon First Crop, Ready-Set-Serve, or Markon Essentials products.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to bagged peaches. Many ill people report purchasing bagged peaches sold at certain ALDI stores in several states. On August 19, 2020, ALDI voluntarily recalled peaches and removed them from their store shelves in multiple states. ALDI is participating in efforts to determine the source of contamination. This investigation is ongoing to identify other retailers that might have sold contaminated peaches.

CDC is recommending that consumers, restaurants, retailers and suppliers not eat, serve, or sell any Wawona-brand bagged peaches that were sold at ALDI locations in multiple states. This investigation is ongoing to identify other retailers that might have sold contaminated peaches. This advice will be updated when more information is available.

What we know:

• 68 total illnesses in 9 states
• 14 hospitalizations, 0 deaths
• Illness onset date June 29, 2020 thru August 3, 2020

Markon will update members as more information becomes available.

Lianna Kelly
Food Safety Director

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