Salmonella In Sweet Treat Sickens Multiple People
Four individuals in two states have been infected with salmonella in an outbreak linked to a pistachio cream spread, according to a federal health alert issued Monday.
The illnesses, reported in Minnesota and New Jersey, occurred between March 10 and May 19. Three of the cases were in Minnesota, and one person required hospitalization. Health officials have traced the outbreak to Emek brand pistachio cream, which carries a use-by date of October 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
The affected product was imported from Turkey and distributed in large 11-pound (5-kilogram) tubs. It was primarily sold online to wholesalers, restaurants, and food service providers across the United States. The product is marked with the production code 241019, and the CDC has advised that it should no longer be sold, served, or distributed.
Salmonella infection symptoms typically appear within a few hours to several days after eating contaminated food and may include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. While most people recover without medical treatment in under a week, severe cases can occur, particularly among children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
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