FSIS announces public health alert for ground turkey products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused bySalmonella heidelbergthat may be associated with use and consumption of ground turkey.

This public health alert was initiated after continuous medical reports, ongoing investigations and testing conducted by various departments of health across the nation determined there is an association between consumption of ground turkey products and an estimated 77 illnesses reported in 26 states. The illnesses were linked through an epidemiologic investigation and PFGE analyses by state health departments and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC is partnering with state health departments to monitor the outbreak while FSIS focuses its investigation on potential identification of a contamination source(s).

Source: FSIS

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