Epi Curves
Salmonella Reading and Salmonella Abony Infections Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts (Final Update)
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Posted September 30, 2016 12:15 PM ET
This outbreak appears to be over. However, sprouts are known to cause foodborne illness and outbreaks. You can learn more about steps to reduce your risk of getting sick from eating sprouts on the Advice to Retailers and Consumers page.
September 30, 2016
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Reading or Salmonella Abony, by date of illness onset*
*n=36 for whom information was reported as of September 30, 2016. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.
Previous Epi Curves
August 4, 2016
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Reading or Salmonella Abony, by date of illness onset*
*n=30 for whom information was reported as of August 4, 2016. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.
Illnesses that started after July 12, 2016 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
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