La Reyna Salmonella Outbreak IA May Involve Salsa, Guacamole and Tamales
La Reyna guacamole, salsa and tamales may be the cause of an Iowa Salmonella outbreak that has sickened customers of several farmers markets in the eastern part of the state.
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The Johnson and Linn county health departments have warned Iowans not to eat salsa, gaucamole or uncooked tamales made by La Reyna Supermarket & Taqueria of Iowa City prior to July 19.
The products of concern were sold at the following locations:
Iowa City Hy-Vee, 1720 Waterfront Drive; Iowa City Farmers Market; Iowa City Jazz Festival; New Pioneer Coop, 22 South Van Buren St., Iowa City and 1101 2nd St., Coralville; Johnson County Farmers Markets at Sycamore Mall, Coralville and Iowa City; Linn County Farmers Markets at Noelridge; Downtown Cedar Rapids and Marion; and the Dubuque Farmer’s Market.
An ongoing investigation by Johnson and Linn County Public Health officials indicates the guacamole, salsa and uncooked tamales made by La Reyna and sold at eastern Iowa farmer’s markets, festivals, and other distribution sites, may be the source of the illness, said a joint news release from the two counties.
Up to 25 people in several counties may have been ill in connection with the investigation. So far, eight cases are lab-confirmed.
If you or a loved one are suffering gastrointestinal illness after recently eating LaReyna guacamole, salsa or tamales, see a physician immediately for care and request that a stool culture be taken to test for the outbreak strain of Salmonella .
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