2018 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Chicken Sold at Ruby's Pantry

Public health and agriculture agencies in Wisconsin and Minnesota investigated an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to frozen breaded chicken products distributed by Ruby's Pantry pop-up locations. There were 3 cases in Wisconsin and 1 case in Minnesota. The implicated product was a raw, breaded chicken product that looked fully cooked. The product did not have any cooking instructions or labels stating that the product was raw.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN, WI
Pathogen:Salmonella
Vehicle(s):Chicken, frozen, breaded
Location(s):Retail
Brand name(s):Ruby's Pantry
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:4

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents