Salmonella poisoning linked to bags of pre-cut onions has sickened at least 73 people in 22 states, with 15 hospitalized, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.
Gills Onions in Oxnard, California Recall package Yellow onions, red onions, diced onions and celery, and a mixture of onions, celery and carrots are called mirepoix. The recalled products have a shelf life of August 2023. They are no longer sold in stores, but consumers can keep them or foods made with them in their refrigerators. Health officials say consumers should not eat, sell or use onions in food products made with them.
These diced onion products are sold in food service and other establishments across the United States and Canada, as well as at retailers in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Retail locations include Stater Bros., Bashas’ market and Smart & Final stores in Arizona and California, as well as Smart & Final and Chef’s Stores in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Salmonella poisoning can cause serious illness, especially in children under 5 years old, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of infection usually appear within 12 hours to three days after eating contaminated food and include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the outbreak to determine the source and whether other products may be linked to the illness.
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