2019-2020 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Javiana Infections Linked to Cut Fruit
In November and December 2019 the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to cut fruit produced by Tailor Cut Produce. On February 18, 2020 investigators declared the outbreak to be over.
There were 165 reported cases residing in 14 states. Seventy three people had been hospitalized. There were no deaths. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 7, 2019 to January 11, 2020.
Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicated that cut fruit including honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes produced by Tailor Cut Produce of North Brunswick, New Jersey was the likely source of this outbreak. On December 7, 2019 Tailor Cut Produce recalled its Fruit Luau cut fruit mix with cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple and grapes. These products were sold for use in institutional food service establishments such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, and hotels. The recalled fruit products were distributed between November 15 and December 1, 2019.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | November 2019 |
|---|---|
| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MN, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Javiana |
| Vehicle(s): | Fruit |
| Location(s): | Institutional Setting |
| Brand name(s): | Tailor Cut Fruit |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 165 |
|---|---|
| Number hospitalized: | 73 |