2011 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Broiled Chicken Liver Produced by Schreiber Processing Company, MealMart Brand, Kosher Broiled Chicken Liver

An outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections was associated with eating broiled chicken liver or chopped chicken liver produced by the Schreiber Processing Company under the MealMart brand. As of November 16, 109 cases were identified in New York, 62 cases in New Jersey, 10 cases in Pennsylvania, 6 cases in Maryland, 2 cases in Ohio, and 1 case in Minnesota. Consumers believed that the product was fully cooked, however it was not. The product should have been heated before eating. The outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in samples of kosher broiled chicken livers and in samples of chopped chicken liver made from the same broiled chicken liver. In stores, “broiled chicken livers” are often re-packaged and sold in smaller quantities or are used to prepare chopped liver sold at deli-style establishments.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2011
Affected country:US
States/territories:MD, MN, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Pathogen:Salmonella Heidelberg
Vehicle(s):chicken liver
Location(s):Private Home
Brand name(s):MealMart
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:190
Number hospitalized:30

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