Cargill Salmonella Outbreak Hits Utah
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The Cargill turkey salmonella outbreak has reached Utah, health officials said. A Salt Lake County resident is the first reported case of Salmonella related to the outbreak that began nearly five months ago.
The Salt Lake County resident was sickened by a secondary strain associated with the outbreak but did not require hospitalization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has yet to release the number of illnesses from that secondary strain. But they have confirmed that the original Salmonella Heidelberg strain has killed one woman in California and sickened at least 110 others in 31 states.
The outbreak has been linked to Cargill’s Springdale Arkansas turkey grinding plant and the company has recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey. Turkey products were distributed in Utah, although they have since been pulled from store shelves. Potentially contaminated products include the Honeysuckle White, Shady Brook Farms, Riverside, Aldi's Fit and Active, Giant Eagle, HEB, Kroger and Safeway brands. Of particular concern are products that may be stored in home freezers, officials said.
If you or a loved became ill after consuming a turkey product that is part of this Cargill turkey recall, seek medical attention. If you have questions about a Cargill turkey lawsuit contact a Salmonella lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or by submitting your contact information online.
