The FDA reported that with the CDC, state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging and sold at Trader Joe's stores in AL, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WI. Based on epidemiological information collected by the CDC, 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states. Seven of eight cases with information available reported exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe's before becoming ill. Traceback data collected by the FDA determined that Infinite Herbs, LLC (Miami, FL) was the supplier of the 2.5-oz packages of organic basil sold at Trader Joe's stores. In response to this investigation, Trader Joe's has voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging from their stores. An ongoing investigation is being conducted to determine the source of contamination and whether additional products are linked to illnesses. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-organic-basil-april-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
