One person in Wisconsin has become sick



DHS Logo Original 07/11/2018
News Release


*For Immediate Release*

April 18, 2024
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

Salmonella Infections Linked to Fresh Basil Sold in Wisconsin

" One person in Wisconsin has become sick"

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of "Salmonella "infections linked to fresh basil. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 12 people in seven states have become infected with the outbreak strain of "Salmonella". This includes one person who lives in Wisconsin.

The organic basil was sold under the brand name Infinite Herbs in 2.5 oz clamshell-style containers at Trader Joe's stores in 29 states, including Wisconsin and neighboring states. Trader Joe's stores have pulled this product from shelves at their stores, and it is no longer available for purchase. More information on this recall  [ [link removed] ]and a full list of states where the product was sold can be found on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) website.

Anyone who purchased the contaminated basil product should not eat it and should throw it away. Anyone who ate any of the contaminated basil and is experiencing symptoms of "Salmonella" infection, should contact a doctor right away and let them know about the potential contact. Signs and symptoms of "Salmonella" infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting that lasts for several days.

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