2013 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Imported Cucumbers
In April 2013 the CDC and their state and local partners and the FDA, investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections linked to consumption of imported cucumbers. In total, there were 84 outbreak associated cases residing in 18 states. Among persons for whom information was available, illness onset dates ranged from January 12, 2013 to April 28, 2013. Ill persons ranged in age from less than 1 year to 89 years. Among 60 persons with available information, 17 (28%) were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. On April 24, 2013 the FDA placed Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse of Culiacan, Mexico on Import Alert. The cucumbers were distributed by Tricar Sales, Inc. of Rio Rico, Arizona.
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group+b, salmonellosis, saintpaul, salmonella, cucumber, daniel+cardenas+izabal, mirical+greenhouse, tricar+sales, vegetableOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2013 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, LA, MD, MA, MN, NV, NM, NC, OH, OR, SD, TX, VA, WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Saintpaul |
| Vehicle(s): | cucumber |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Daniel Cardenas Izabal, Tricar Sales, Inc |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 84 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 17 |