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The Food Security and Food Inspection Department of the US Department of Agriculture recalled turkey products related to a salmonella outbreak.
Jennie-O Turkey's Sales Store, LLC recalled 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey after the USDA found that a sample of these products had a positive salmonella test result matching the strain. epidemic.
The samples came from a September 11, 2018 production and, according to the USDA, the rest of the products shipped nationwide.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first announced the outbreak of raw turkey products in July, but more and more people became ill, bringing the total to 164 in 35 states. One person in California died and 63 people were hospitalized.
The outbreak began in November 2017. The origin of the turkey at the center of the epidemic is unclear, as there does not appear to be a single centralized distributor, the agency said. This could mean that "this could be prevalent in the turkey industry".
Laboratory tests show that Salmonella comes from a variety of products, including ground turkey and turkey patties. Tests have shown that it is also present in live turkeys and animal feed
The US Department of Agriculture and the CDC are working with the industry to ask what steps could be taken to reduce this type of contamination. The investigation is underway.
Fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps are symptoms of Salmonella infection; they usually last four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. In rare cases, the infection can lead to death if a patient is not treated quickly with antibiotics.
An estimated 1.2 million cases of salmonellosis each year in the United States, and various foods are responsible for nearly one million of these diseases, according to the CDC.
The CDC said that if you plan to handle raw turkey, be very careful: wash your hands after touching it. Cook the products thoroughly to avoid getting sick. Thaw the turkeys in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
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