An ongoing Salmonella Newport outbreak has grown to 97 cases as federal health officials continue working to identify the source of the illnesses.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists the investigation, reference number 1403, as active and ongoing. The agency’s latest update increased the case count from 84 to 97.
What the FDA Is Investigating
The FDA has initiated traceback efforts as part of the investigation. However, a specific food product has not yet been publicly identified as the source of the outbreak.
Because the investigation remains active, additional information — including potentially affected foods or consumer recommendations — could be released as investigators gather more evidence.
What Is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Symptoms commonly include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting.
Symptoms can vary in severity, and some people may face a higher risk of serious illness, including young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
What Consumers Should Know
At this time, the FDA has not publicly identified a specific food linked to this Salmonella Newport investigation.
Consumers should continue following standard food-safety practices, including washing hands and food-preparation surfaces, preventing cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods, and cooking foods to appropriate temperatures.
Cooking Club will update this report if federal health officials identify a food source, announce a recall or issue additional consumer guidance.
Source
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks.
