Outbreak Summary
An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses has been traced back to BrightFarms brand Sunny Crunch salad produced in Rochelle, IL. The prepackaged salads were distributed to at least Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and were sold in stores such as Mariano’s Fresh Markets, Walmart, Strack Van Till, Sullivan’s Foods, Caputo’s, Jewel-Osco, Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market, Copps, and Tadych’s.
Illnesses have already been reported in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. All of the 11 people known to have become sick reported eating leafy greens, and nine of them reported eating these prepackaged product.
A voluntary recall has been initiated. See below for all the specific products subject to recall.
OFT’s Salmonella lawyers are actively investigating this outbreak, and this page will update as we uncover more information. If you or a loved one believe you were sickened in this outbreak, please call or contact us using the form on this page for a free consultation.
More Details
At least 11 people in 3 states have been sickened in an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to prepackaged Sunny Crunch salad products distributed under the BrightFarms brand. Illnesses linked to the products have been reported in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin so far:
A recall has been initiated which includes these salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with “best by” dates through 7/29/2021:
There are more than 2,500 serotypes of Salmonella, but fewer than 100 cause infections in humans. One of these illness-causes strains is a serotype called Typhimurium, and it is responsible for the current outbreak. Salmonella poisoning can be so severe that it requires people to be hospitalized. Two people have been hospitalized in this outbreak so far.
Salmonella can even be fatal when the infection leaves the intestines and travels to the bloodstream or other parts of the body. It is also possible to experience long-term side effects, including joint pain known as reactive arthritis, which is also known as Reiter’s Syndrome. This can last for months or years and result in chronic arthritis, which is difficult to treat. Reactive arthritis can also lead to eye irritation and painful urination. In rare cases, some types of Salmonella cause typhoid fever, which can be fatal.
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