2022 Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Bluffton Baking Cookies, Ohio

In October 2022 a multicounty outbreak of salmonellosis occurred in Ohio linked to a home bakery. The bakery, Bluffton Baking Cookies distributed cookies in Allen, Hancock and Putnam counties. Illnesses occurred between October 1 and October 6, 2022.

On October 12, 2022, Bluffton Baking Company recalled its Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Cheesecake cookies.

Overview

Outbreak began:October 2022
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:Salmonella
Vehicle(s):Cookies
Location(s):Retail
Brand name(s):Bluffton Baking Company
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3

Sources & documents

Recall notices
Report / reference links
Outbreak documents