Salsa Guacamole Salmonella in Iowa
Salsa, guacamole and uncooked tamales made by La Reyna Supermarket and Taqueria of Iowa City may be the source of a Salmonella outbreak traced to farmers' markets in eastern Iowa.
Recent research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that between1998 and 2008, nearly 1 of every 25 outbreaks associated with restaurants or delis may have been caused by contaminated salsa or guacamole.
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The most common infection was norovirus, followed by Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, and other less common germs. And in 30 percent of the outbreaks, local investigators reported that the salsa or guacamole wasn’t stored or refrigerated properly.The Linn and Johnson County Public Health Departments are providing a public notice not to consume guacamole, salsa and uncooked tamales prepared by La Reyna prior to July 19. The products of concern were sold at markets in Linn, Johnson and Dubuque counties.
If you or a loved one has been sickened after eating La Reyna salsa, guacamole or tamales, contact a physician immediately for care and request a stool culture to check for the outbreak strain of Salmonella.
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