Salmonella Outbreak Alert: Diced Onions on the Loose!
22 States Affected by Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pre-Packaged Onions
Bagged, precut onions linked to Salmonella cases in 22 states.
Attention, everyone! Brace yourselves for a dicey situation—literally! We have a salmonella outbreak tale that is as wild as it gets. So, grab your detective hats and put on your dancing shoes (we’ll explain later), because things are about to heat up in the world of diced onions.
It all started innocently enough, as outbreaks often do. The unsuspecting victims were going about their lives, blissfully unaware of the danger lurking in their fridge. Little did they know that their precious diced onions were about to unleash havoc!
This saga of salmonella-infected onions has spread its vile tendrils across 22 states, striking down at least 73 brave souls. The intensity of the illness left 15 of them gasping for breath, with no choice but to seek hospitalization. What a pickle!
The culprit? Gills Onions, a California-based company that has issued a recall faster than you can say “chop chop!” Their tainted produce includes diced yellow onions, diced onions and celery, diced mirepoix (onions, carrots, and celery), and diced red onions. If you’re wondering about the “use-by” dates, they’re all quite August 2023-ish, but we suggest you avoid them like the plague.
But wait, don’t go all onion-drama-queen yet! Even the onions in Canada have fallen victim to this saga. Plus, retailers across several states—Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington—were unknowingly peddling these infected piles of doom. But fear not, dear reader, for vigilance is key. Your very own FDA and the esteemed U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have joined forces to unravel this onion-infused mystery along with local partners.
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So, what can the average Joe or Jane do to stay safe, you ask? Simple! Grab your lightsaber (wait, wrong saga) and prepare to embark on a brave quest in your very own kitchen. Peek inside your refrigerator and freezer, turning it into a battlefield against contaminated onions. Locate these dangerous foes and dispatch them immediately! The FDA advises tossing them away like yesterday’s fashion trends. Seriously, folks, these onions are not to be trifled with.
Now, let’s discuss why these salmonella symptoms are a real party spoiler. Typically, after consuming a contaminated food item, salmonella makes its grand entrance within 12 to 72 hours. Get ready for a wild ride of diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps that can last anywhere from four to seven days. It’s like being stuck on a roller coaster ride you never wanted to be on. But hey, at least it’s not a dancing competition where abdominal cramps would really put you at a disadvantage.
Before we part ways, dear reader, let’s remember those who are most vulnerable in this unfortunate tale. Children under the age of 5, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to suffer severe infections from salmonella. The FDA, ever the knight in shining armor, is warning everyone to remain vigilant and protect our loved ones who may be more susceptible to this onion-powered nemesis.
Stay safe, stay vigilant, and let’s hope this onion saga turns into a gripping mystery novel rather than a real-life nightmare. Until our next adventure together, keep those knives sharp and your produce clean!
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