2015-2016 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Infections Linked to Cucumbers
On September 4, 2015 the CDC announced an outbreak of Salmonella Poona linked to consumption of cucumbers grown in Mexico and imported by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce. On March 18, 2016 the outbreak was declared to be over. A total of 907 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona were reported from 40 states. Among people for whom information was available, illnesses started on dates ranging from July 3, 2015 to February 29, 2016. Two hundred four ill people were hospitalized and six deaths were reported. Salmonella infection was not considered to be a contributing factor in two of the 6 deaths. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback investigations identified imported cucumbers from Mexico and distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce as the likely source of the infections in this outbreak.
The investigation was assigned cluster ID # 1508MLJL6-1.
Tags:
salmonella, poona, cucumber, limited+edition, Andrew & Williamson Fresh ProduceOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2015 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Poona |
| Vehicle(s): | cucumber |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Restaurant, Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Andrew & Williamson |
| Molecular test results: | JL6X010133, JL6X01.0018 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 907 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 204 |
| Number of deaths: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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