CDC, FDA and other public health officials have been investigating a Salmonella outbreak of several states that has resulted in more than 600 known diseases and 129 hospitalizations. Although the probe continues, an update with the public has been shared: diseases can be linked to imported onions during summer from Mexico, resulting in a voluntary retreat.
Salmonella’s outbreak research is ongoing, according to CDC, which published an update on October 20. As of that date, the agency said there had been 652 confirmed cases that involved the Salmonella strain of the outbreak in 37 states; Fortunately, there have been zero deaths. The agency had previously said that there was some evidence of patients’ interviews that onions may be involved in the matter.
In its new update, the agency said that white, yellow and red onions imported in the United States and Canada de Chihuahua, Mexico, have been removed in relation to the Salmonella outbreak. Onions come from Prosource, which has voluntarily withdrawn the products of great caution. It seems that the last import of these onions was on August 27.
The FDA published the company’s retirement notice on October 20; The onions were sent to the United States from July 1 to August 31, according to Prosource produces. The withdrawal covers white, yellow and red onions sold to food, wholesale and retail levels in cardboard and mesh bags. Product sizes vary from 2 pounds to 50 pounds.
Product labels used for these onions vary and include brands such as Big Bull, Markon Essentials, Rio Valley, Rio Blue and Sierra Madre, among others. Consumers can see the packaging to see if the onions are listed as originated from Chihuahua, Mexico, in which case the retirement advises customers to discard them without eating or return to the store to obtain a refund.