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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to peaches. New information suggests this outbreak involves other types of peaches in addition to those sold in bags. CDC is recommending that consumers, restaurants, retailers and suppliers not eat, serve, or sell any loose or bagged peaches packed or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company LLC.

• On August 23, 2020, officials in Canada linked their outbreak to peaches imported from the United States.
• On August 22, 2020, Prima Wawona (Wawona Packing Company LLC) expanded its recall to include bulk, or loose, peaches.
• On August 21, 2020, the company recalled bagged peaches that were sold under several brand names at a variety of stores in multiple states.

This investigation is ongoing 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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