Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs basil products from stores in 29 states, including New York, after a salmonella outbreak sickened 12 people and left one hospitalized.
The grocery chain announced Wednesday that Infinite Herbs organic basil in 2.5-ounce clamshell containers may be contaminated with salmonella and is no longer available for purchase. Trader Joe's said at least seven people who purchased or may have purchased the product became ill.
This product will be available from February 1st to April 6th in New York, Washington DC, and the states of Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, and Michigan. It was sold up to. , Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin.
As of Wednesday, seven states had reported people with salmonella symptoms, including four in Minnesota. three in Florida; There is one each in Wisconsin, Missouri, Georgia, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
At least one person was hospitalized.
If you purchased the product during this period, please throw it away or return it to Trader Joe's for a full refund, the grocery store chain said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also warned against eating basil that may be contaminated and against using hot, soapy water or the dishwasher to clean objects and surfaces that the herb has touched.
Anyone with severe salmonella symptoms should contact their health care provider. These include diarrhea, especially if he does not improve after 3 days. Fever greater than 102°F. Bloody diarrhea. Vomiting with inability to keep liquid down. and signs of dehydration.
Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria, according to the CDC.
Most people recover in 4 to 7 days without treatment. However, some people, especially children under 5, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems, can develop more severe illness that requires treatment and hospitalization.
Infinite Herbs is cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration's investigation and has initiated the voluntary recall, according to the CDC.
Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs basil products from stores in 29 states, including New York, after a salmonella outbreak sickened 12 people and left one hospitalized.
The grocery chain announced Wednesday that Infinite Herbs organic basil in 2.5-ounce clamshell containers may be contaminated with salmonella and is no longer available for purchase. Trader Joe's said at least seven people who purchased or may have purchased the product became ill.
This product will be available from February 1st to April 6th in New York, Washington DC, and the states of Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, and Michigan. It was sold up to. , Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin.
As of Wednesday, seven states had reported people with salmonella symptoms, including four in Minnesota. three in Florida; There is one each in Wisconsin, Missouri, Georgia, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
At least one person was hospitalized.
If you purchased an item during this period, please throw it away or return it to Trader Joe's for a full refund, the grocery store chain said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also warned people not to eat potentially contaminated basil and to use hot soapy water or a dishwasher to clean objects and surfaces that have come in contact with the herb.
Anyone with severe salmonella symptoms should contact their health care provider. These include diarrhea, especially if he does not improve after 3 days. Fever greater than 102°F. Bloody diarrhea. Vomiting with inability to keep liquid down. and signs of dehydration.
Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria, according to the CDC.
Most people recover in 4 to 7 days without treatment. However, some people, especially children under 5, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems, can develop more severe illness that requires treatment and hospitalization.
Infinite Herbs is cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration's investigation and has initiated the voluntary recall, according to the CDC.
