Posted December 17, 2020 at 4:50 PM ET This outbreak investigation is over. Standard antibiotic susceptibility testing by CDC’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) laboratory is underway. ... (CDFW), it and other wildlife centers have been receiving calls about sick or dead birds at bird feeders since December 2020. Other companies have also recalled onions or foods made with recalled onions. CDC will provide more information as it becomes available. Information from these clusters shows that many ill people ate red onions and other types of onions. Epidemiologic and traceback pdf icon[PDF – 1 page] information indicates that red onions are a likely source of this outbreak. As of July 29, 2020, a total of 396 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newporthave been reported from 34 states. 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On July 30, Public Health Agency of Canada’s outbreak investigation identified U.S. red onions as a likely source of their outbreak. As of this week, 938 people have been infected with salmonella in 2020. Of the 154 people who were asked what types of onions they ate, 103 (67%) ate red onions, 96 (62%) ate white onions, and 86 (56%) ate yellow onions. On August 1, 2020, Thomson International, Inc., voluntarily recalledexternal icon red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Information from these clusters shows that many ill people ate red onions and other types of onions. Individuals became sick between June and August 2020. In interviews, ill people answered questions about the foods they ate and other exposures in the week before they became ill. Ninety percent of people reported eating onions or foods likely containing onions in the week before their illness started. In a salmonella outbreak in September 2019, the agency issued the same advice -- and during that outbreak, more than 1,000 people were infected across 49 states. Investigation summary In total, there were 57 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness linked to this outbreak in two provinces: Ontario (41) and Quebec (16). Illnesses started on dates from January 14, 2020, … Fifty-two percent of ill people are female. Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections in Canada that is related by whole genome sequencing to the U.S. outbreak. Due to the way onions are grown and harvested, other onion types, such as white, yellow, or sweet yellow, are also likely to be contaminated. At this time, the investigation has not identified a specific food, grocery store, or restaurant as the source of this outbreak. … No deaths have been reported. … In interviews, ill people answered questions about the foods they ate and other exposures in the week before they became ill. Eighty-eight percent of people reported eating onions or dishes likely containing onions in the week before their illness started. The youngest case has been two years old, the oldest 92 years old. On August 5, 2020, Taylor Farms issued a recallexternal icon of foods that were made from recalled onions. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks. As of the beginning of September, the outbreak has … Please see the Timeline for Reporting Cases of Salmonella Infection for more details. Whole genome sequencing analysis of 48 isolates from ill people did not predict any antibiotic resistance. The traceback information collected from these illness clusters identified Thomson International, Inc., of Bakersfield, Calif., as a likely source of red onions. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page. Additional traceback is ongoing to determine if other onions are linked to the outbreak. Check the alert for product details. Standard antibiotic susceptibility testing by CDC’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) laboratory is currently underway. 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Of 581 ill people with information available, 136 hospitalizations have been reported. By News Desk on December 15, 2020. Twenty-eight illness clusters have been identified in 10 states. Whole genome sequencing analysis of 48 isolates from ill people did not predict any antibiotic resistance. The first reported illness of this outbreak began on June 19, 2020. Inyoung Choi. Fifty-six percent of ill people are female. Since being identified, the outbreak has rapidly grown to a total of 640 infections in 43 states. Information was collected on 21 of the 28 clusters at restaurants and grocery stores. On July 30, PHAC’s outbreak investigationexternal icon identified U.S. red onions as a likely source of its outbreak. Stay healthy around your backyard flock by washing your hands, keeping your birds outdoors, and supervising young children around your flock. On August 23, 2020, … Update, September 4, 2020: The salmonella outbreak believed to be linked to red onions is still ongoing. Thirty-four illness clusters have been identified in 13 states. Although the investigation is over, people can still get a Salmonella infection from chickens and ducks in backyard flocks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. Due to the way onions are grown and harvested, other onion types, such as, white, yellow or sweet yellow, may also be contaminated. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 19, 2020, to July 12, 2020. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page. Fifty-four percent of ill people are female. Due to the way onions are grown and harvested, other onion types, such as white, yellow, or sweet yellow, may also be contaminated. Ill people range in age from less than 1 to 102 years, with a median age of 40. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. On July 10, 2020, CDC’s PulseNet identified an outbreak of 13 Salmonella Newport infections in three states. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, serve, or sell any onions from Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA. Of the 68 cases who were asked what types of onions they ate, 46 (68%) ate any white onions, 45 (66%) ate any red onions, and 33 (49%) ate any yellow onions in the week prior to illness. An envelope. On July 10, 2020, CDC PulseNet identified an outbreak of 13 Salmonella Newport infections in three states. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella Outbreak in 49 States Linked to Backyard Chickens, Ducks CDC ties flocks to a record-high number of infections and at least one death. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 19, 2020, to July 23, 2020. No deaths have been reported. No deaths have been reported. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page.. An illness cluster is defined as two or more people who do not live in the same household who report eating at the same restaurant location, attending a common event, or shopping at the same location of a grocery store in the week before becoming ill. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks. The traceback information collected from several of these illness clusters identified Thomson International, Inc., of Bakersfield, California, as a likely source of red onions. The traceback information collected from these illness clusters identified Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA as a likely source of red onions. Since being identified, the outbreak has rapidly grown to a total of 396 infections in 34 states. Investigations conducted by states and FDA identified that all 21 restaurants and grocery stores served or sold red, yellow, or white onions. Many ill people were identified as part of illness clusters. CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page. This page mainly lists multistate foodborne and zoonotic outbreak investigations since 2006 involving Salmonella, in which CDC was the lead public health agency. CDC twenty four seven. Many ill people were identified as part of illness clusters. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)external icon is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections, which is related by whole genome sequencing to this outbreak in the United States. A multi-state salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 41 people is linked to recalled mushrooms By Mallory Hughes , CNN Updated 12:51 PM ET, Fri September 25, 2020 Since the last update on July 24, 2020, an additional 184 ill people have been reported in this outbreak, including 37 from 11 new states: Alaska, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas. On July 10, PulseNet identified an outbreak of 13 Salmonella Newport infections in three states. CDC encourages people experiencing symptoms of a Salmonella infection to report their illness to their local health department and participate in these interviews. On August 5, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) issued a public health alertexternal icon for products made with recalled onions. No deaths have been reported. If several unrelated ill people ate or shopped at the same location of a restaurant or store within several days of each other, it suggests that the contaminated food item was served or sold there. Read More So, yeah. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, serve, or sell recalled onions from Thomson International, Inc., of Bakersfield, Calif. ... December 29, 2020 If several unrelated ill people ate or shopped at the same location of a restaurant or store within several days of each other, it suggests that the contaminated food item was served or sold there. Additional traceback is ongoing to determine if other onions are linked to the outbreak. CDC: Salmonella outbreak reported across 15 states, source unidentified Over 10 days, the salmonella outbreak swelled to 125 ill people across 15 states. Blooming onions! On July 10, 2020, CDC PulseNet identified an outbreak of 13 Salmonella Newport infections in three states. By Joe Whitworth on December 24, 2020 Two different Salmonella outbreaks have been reported in Finland with one linked to zucchini from Spain. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories … This outbreak investigation is over. Jul 25, 2020 at 11:09 AM . This outbreak appears to be over, but recalled onions could still be in homes or freezers. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. Portland Audubon is seeing a high number of pine siskins with symptoms of salmonella. CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections. Individuals became sick between mid-June and late-August 2020. Of 468 ill people with information available, 116 hospitalizations have been reported. Since the last update on July 21, 2020, an additional 87 ill people have been reported in this outbreak, including 38 from 8 new states: Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Virginia. DNA fingerprinting is performed on Salmonella bacteria isolated from ill people by using a standardized laboratory and data analysis method called whole genome sequencing (WGS). Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. Over the next 10 days, the outbreak rapidly grew to 125 infections in 15 states. August 24, 2020 The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. This means that people in both of these outbreaks likely share a common source of infection. Sixteen of the 21 clusters served red onions, 12 served yellow onions, and 10 served white onions. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. Whole genome sequencing analysis shows that an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections in Canadaexternal icon is related genetically to this outbreak in the United States. A list of the states and the number of cases in each is on the Map of Reported Cases page. Ill people range in age from 2 to 92 years, with a median age of 38. CDC will provide updates when more information is available. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page.. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, serve, or sell recalled onions supplied by Thomson International, Inc., or any foods made with recalled onions. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. On July 30, PHAC’s outbreak investigation identified U.S. red onions as a likely source of its outbreak. As of July 29, 2020, a total of 396 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 34 states. On October 1, 2020, CDPH reported that genetic testing, or whole genome sequencing, determined that the Salmonella present in the samples matched the outbreak strain. CDC PulseNet manages a national database of these sequences that are used to identify possible outbreaks. Of 236 ill people with information available, 59 hospitalizations have been reported. Ill people range in age from less than 1 to 102 years, with a median age of 39. WGS gives investigators detailed information about the bacteria causing illness. Information from these clusters shows that many ill people ate red onions. The traceback information collected from several of these illness clusters identified Thomson International, Inc., of Bakersfield, California, as a likely source of red onions. October 8, 2020. Salmonella 101: What you need to know 01:09 (CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating a salmonella outbreak affecting 68 people in nine states that could be linked to tainted peaches. As of August 6, 2020, a total of 640 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 43 states. Fifty-six percent of ill people are female. An illness cluster is defined as two or more people who do not live in the same household who report eating at the same restaurant location, attending a common event, or shopping at the same location of a grocery store in the week before becoming ill. If several unrelated ill people ate or shopped at the same location of a restaurant or store within several days of each other, it suggests that the contaminated food item was served or sold there. Other companies have also recalled onions or foods made with recalled onions. State and local public health officials are interviewing ill people to determine what they ate and other exposures in the week before their illness started. by Aaron Kassraie, AARP, Updated September 24, 2020 | Comments: 0 On August 1, 2020, Thomson International, Inc. voluntarily recalledexternal icon red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. A state in Venezuela has reported a Salmonella outbreak with almost 250 people affected. Standard antibiotic susceptibility testing of seven clinical isolates by CDC’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) laboratory showed no resistance. 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