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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022
Nearly 900 in US and Canada are sickened with Salmonella outbreak linked to Onions

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10 August, 2020, 04:20 pm
Last modified: 10 August, 2020, 05:53 pm

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Nearly 900 in US and Canada are sickened with Salmonella outbreak linked to Onions

As of Sunday, there had been 640 reported salmonella cases, including 85 hospitalizations, tied to the outbreak

TBS Report
10 August, 2020, 04:20 pm
Last modified: 10 August, 2020, 05:53 pm
Last week, Thomson International recalled red, yellow, white and sweet onions shipped since May 1 because of the risk of contamination.
Last week, Thomson International recalled red, yellow, white and sweet onions shipped since May 1 because of the risk of contamination.

A salmonella outbreak linked to onions has expanded to 43 states and Canada, prompting a recall from a producer in California and various grocery chains, according to health officials.

As of Sunday, there had been 640 reported salmonella cases, including 85 hospitalizations, tied to the outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration said, reported NY Times.

Many of the reported cases were in the Western states of Utah (90); Oregon (85); California (76); and Montana (52). There have also been 41 cases reported in Illinois.

The Public Health Agency of Canada reported 239 cases with 29 hospitalizations as of Friday. No deaths have been reported in Canada or the United States.

The FDA identified the likely source of the outbreak as red onions from Thomson International, a produce supplier in Bakersfield, Calif. Last week, the producer recalled red, yellow, white and sweet onions shipped since May 1 because of the risk of contamination. The FDA has started an investigation at the company.

The onions were distributed to wholesalers, restaurants and retail stores across the country and in Canada, Thomson said last week. The producer declined to comment on Sunday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that consumers throw away any onions or foods made with onions supplied by Thomson, or any related products that have been recalled. Health experts say to throw away onions or products containing them if consumers are unsure of who supplied the onions.

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