FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Poultry Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety (USDA) and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses reported in the state of Iowa that may be caused by Salmonella associated with a chicken salad product. The product was sold at all This product was shipped to all Fareway grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota and sold directly to consumers who shopped at Fareway. The problem was discovered following reports of illness in Iowa. grocery stores in Iowa, as well as Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. This product was shipped to all Fareway grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota and sold directly to consumers. The problem was discovered following reports of illness in Iowa. On Feb. 9, 2018, the Iowa Department of Public Health notified FSIS of an investigation of Salmonella-related illnesses, within the state of Iowa. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/news-releases-statements-and-transcripts/news-release-archives-by-year/archive/2018/nr-02142018-07