Disease Outbreaks and Investigation
National Investigation of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections (August
1, 2008)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) is advising consumers
to avoid eating raw jalapeņo and raw serrano peppers that were
harvested or packed in Mexico. This advisory includes any foods that
contain raw jalapeņo or raw serrano peppers that were harvested or
packed in Mexico.
FDA stated that jalapeņo and serrano peppers grown in the United
States are not connected with the current Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak
and consumers may feel free to eat them without concern of
contamination. Additionally, commercially canned, pickled and cooked
peppers from any and all geographic locations are not connected with the
current outbreak.
Photos of jalapeņo and serrano peppers: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/graphics/peppers.html
From April through July 29, 2008, CDC reported 1319 cases of
Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint from 43 states,
the District of Columbia and Canada. As of August 1, 2008, Wisconsin has
reported 13 Salmonella Saintpaul infections genetically
indistinguishable from the outbreak strain. State and local health
officials have interviewed case patients to determine food consumption
and travel histories, investigated the source of suspect food items, and
communicated this information to CDC and FDA in support of the national
investigation. Details about the national investigation can be found on
the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/saintpaul/
and on FDA's website at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html
Salmonella symptoms typically appear 18 to 36 hours after exposure,
but can occur as quickly as 12 hours - or as long as 72 hours - after
exposure. People exposed to Salmonella bacteria may experience mild to
severe diarrhea, abdominal pains, fever, and occasionally vomiting for
several days. Bloodstream infections are infrequent, but can be quite
serious, particularly in the very young or elderly. Most people with
Salmonella will recover on their own, but it's important to drink fluids
to prevent dehydration. If you have any questions about your symptoms,
contact your health care provider.
Measles Confirmed in Wisconsin Residents
(April 2008)
For additional information visit the Immunization Program website.
Health officials will continue to monitor for cases.
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Last Revised: August 01, 2008 |
