Quick Update: Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Associated with Dried Coconut
- Peera Hemarajata
- Mar 25, 2018
- 1 min read
Affected product Image: CDC
As of March 2018: 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium among 8 states, WGS confirmed as outbreak strain
No death, no antibiotic resistance so far (per NARMS)
Ill persons reported consumption of dried coconut product purchased from Natural Grocers stores
Outbreak strain was also identified in leftover dried coconut from one of the patient's home
FDA also collected dried coconut from International Harvest, Inc. and found outbreak strain in samples of International Harvest Brand Organic Go Smile! Dried Coconut Raw and Go Smiles Dried Coconut Raw
If you believe you may have purchased or consumed contaminated products, please see recall details and instructions for consumers and retailers here
Leading image (NOT RELATED): nut.com