Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Cut Fruit | Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Cut Fruit | December 2019 | Salmonella | CDC

Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Cut Fruit | Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Cut Fruit | December 2019 | Salmonella | CDC

CDC and Partners Investigate Outbreaks Linked to Salads and Fruit

CDC and state and federal partners are investigating two multistate outbreaks of E. coli infections: One linked to romaine lettuce from the Salinas, Calif., area that has sickened 102 people across 23 states, and another linked to a Salinas-based company’s salad kit that has sickened eight people in three states. Consumers should not eat Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits with this identifying information: UPC 0 71279 30906 4, beginning with lot code Z, and a best-before date up to and including December 7, 2019. This information is printed on the front of the bag in the top right corner. Additionally, CDC continues to recommend that no one eat, serve, or sell romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, regardless of the brand or sell-by date.

Public health officials also are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cut fruit, which has sickened 11 people in two states. Tailor Cut Produce recalled its Fruit Luau cut fruit mix as well as cut honeydew, cut cantaloupe, and cut pineapple products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. They were sold for use in institutional food service establishments such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, and hotels. These products were not sold directly to consumers in grocery stores. Food service and institutional food operators should not sell or serve the recalled cut fruit.