Food Safety Record

Salmonella Poona United States, Mexico ยท 2015 to 2016

Salmonella Poona outbreak linked to imported cucumbers, United States, 2015 to 2016

CDC reported 907 people infected in 40 states. 204 were hospitalised and 6 deaths were reported, though California's health department said Salmonella was not considered a contributing factor in two of its three deaths. The cucumbers were imported from Mexico and distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce. Custom Produce Sales also recalled Fat Boy brand cucumbers.1

907Cases
204Hospitalised
6Deaths

Counts as reported on 18 March 2016.1 Food vehicle: Cucumbers imported from Mexico. Company named in official findings: Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce.

Timeline

  1. CDC initial announcement and Andrew & Williamson recall of Limited Edition brand cucumbers.1
  2. Custom Produce Sales recalled Fat Boy brand cucumbers.1
  3. CDC final update. CDC said the outbreak appeared to be over.1

Sources

  1. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Infections Linked to Imported Cucumbers (Final Update) (18 March 2016)