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July 17, 2014 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Organic Sprouted Chia Powder
Posted July 17, 2014 12:30 PM ET
July 17, 2014
Case Count Update
As of July 14, 2014, a total of 25 ill persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (16 persons), Salmonella Hartford (7 persons), or Salmonella Oranienburg (2 persons) have been reported from 14 states. Since the last update on June 11, 2014, 4 additional ill persons have been reported from New York (1), Rhode Island (1), and Texas (2).
Among persons for whom information is available, dates that illnesses began range from January 21, 2014 to June 21, 2014. Ill persons range in age from 1 year to 81 years, with a median age of 45 years. Sixty percent of ill persons are female. Among 20 ill persons with available information, three (15%) report being hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Illnesses that occurred after June 27, 2014, might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks. The recalled products containing organic sprouted chia powder have a long shelf life and may still be in people?s homes, and illnesses may continue to be reported....
July 17, 2014 (Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Organic Sprouted Chia Powder
Posted July 17, 2014 12:30 PM ET
July 17, 2014
Case Count Update
As of July 14, 2014, a total of 25 ill persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (16 persons), Salmonella Hartford (7 persons), or Salmonella Oranienburg (2 persons) have been reported from 14 states. Since the last update on June 11, 2014, 4 additional ill persons have been reported from New York (1), Rhode Island (1), and Texas (2).
Among persons for whom information is available, dates that illnesses began range from January 21, 2014 to June 21, 2014. Ill persons range in age from 1 year to 81 years, with a median age of 45 years. Sixty percent of ill persons are female. Among 20 ill persons with available information, three (15%) report being hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Illnesses that occurred after June 27, 2014, might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks. The recalled products containing organic sprouted chia powder have a long shelf life and may still be in people?s homes, and illnesses may continue to be reported....