Update on the outbreak Investigation of Salmonella in Flour (April 2023)

Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, the FDA linked the outbreak of Salmonella infantis in flour to exposure to raw Gold Medal brand flour. To date, the outbreak caused 13 illnesses and 3 hospitalizations in 11 states (CA (1), IL (2), IA (1), MN (1), MO (1), NE (1), NJ (1), NY (1), OH (1), OR (1), TN (1), and, VA (1). Seven of eight cases reported consuming raw dough or batter. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a single production facility of the flour consumed by patients. FDA initiated an inspection at the General Mills Kansas City, MO facility and collected retained product samples. One sample was found to be positive for Salmonella, and subsequent analysis by WGS found that the Salmonella n the positive sample matched the strain of Salmonella making people sick in this outbreak. General Mills issued a voluntary nationwide recall of two-, five- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “Better if Used By” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-flour-april-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

 Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Flour (April 2023)
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Flour (April 2023)

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Flour (April 2023)

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