The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert regarding an outbreak in multiple states. Escherichia coli Infectious diseases associated with organic walnuts. Four of the markets that may have received and sold contaminated walnuts are in Santa Barbara County, according to a list compiled by the Food and Drug Administration.
As of April 30, 12 people infected with this outbreak strain have been reported to the CDC. Almost all of these people became ill between February 1 and April 4 after purchasing organic walnuts from bulk boxes at food co-ops and natural food stores in California and Washington, according to the CDC. Seven people were hospitalized and two patients developed mild walnuts. A serious condition known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure. No deaths were reported. However, the CDC says, “The actual number of people infected in this outbreak is likely much higher than reported numbers,” adding that “the number of people infected in this outbreak is likely to be much higher than the number reported,” and that “the number of cases typically used to determine whether an infected person is contagious is “Because it takes ~4 weeks, recent illnesses may not have been reported yet.” It’s part of the trend. ” It is unclear at this time whether Santa Barbara County residents have been infected by this outbreak.
The FDA determined that the walnuts were sourced from Gibson Farms and issued a recall. The recalled walnuts are distributed as halves or parts to more than 300 stores in 19 states, have a best-before date of May 21, 2025, to June 7, 2025, and are sold in plastic clamshells or It may have been repackaged in a bag.
According to the FDA list, the four stores in Santa Barbara County that may have received the recalled walnuts are Lazy Acres on Meigs Road in Santa Barbara, Isla Vista at 6575 Seville Road in IV. -Location of the Food Co-op and El Rancho Market in Solvang in 1984. Old Mission Drive and New Frontier #09 Bulk, 1984 Old Mission Drive.
CDC recommends that if you purchase organic walnut halves or parts from bulk containers at these locations or elsewhere, check to see if your walnuts are subject to the recall or if your store sells recalled walnuts. We are asking you to inquire whether you have If you are unsure whether your walnuts are included in the recall, it is safer not to eat them. The CDC recommends washing any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with walnuts using hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher.
Symptoms most common in people infected with viruses that produce Shiga toxin Escherichia coli Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Symptoms usually begin three to four days after swallowing the bacteria, and most people recover without treatment after five to seven days, according to the CDC. If you have severe symptoms, Escherichia coli If you have symptoms, contact your health care provider. For more information, Escherichia colisee the E. coli questions and answers page.
