Avoid sprouts from
Moyie Springs grower
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June 26, 2011 |
Idaho state public health officials are
investigating a number of Salmonella cases
believed to be connected to the consumption of
alfalfa sprouts.
The investigation is ongoing and includes 19 ill
persons from northern Idaho, eastern Washington
and western Montana. Of the persons reported
with Salmonella infection linked to the
outbreak, six have reported consumption of
sprouts obtained from a northern Idaho grower,
Evergreen Produce, located in Moyie Springs.
Idaho public health officials are recommending
that people avoid eating sprouts from Evergreen
Produce and discard any Evergreen Produce
sprouts in their possession while the
investigation is ongoing.
Salmonellosis is an acute bacterial infection
that can cause diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Symptoms usually develop within one to five days
after eating contaminated food. Most cases
resolve without the need for medical attention,
and antibiotics are not advised for most persons
with uncomplicated illness.
The risk of severe illness is particularly high
among the elderly, the immunocompromised, and
the very young. Some people with salmonellosis
develop serious illness that can lead to
hospitalization and even death. Health officials
advise persons who have consumed sprouts and
experience these symptoms to seek medical
attention. |
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