CDC Reports Widespread Salmonella Outbreak From Eating Turkey
Steven Lykken, president of Jenni-O Turkey Store, expressed concern that some people have become ill after exposure to salmonella in turkey products, and said that the turkey industry has tried to reduce salmonella contamination for many years. But he emphasized that this outbreak is not limited to his company. “This particular salmonella strain can be found in 29 different manufacturing plants from 19 different companies, according to government agencies,” he said.
Indeed, the USDA noted that the investigation was ongoing and that additional products from other companies might be recalled.
However, when CR asked the agency to confirm that 19 companies were involved and to identify them by name, a USDA spokesperson responded, "FSIS continues to work with the CDC and state health departments on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available."
Steven Lykken, president of Jenni-O Turkey Store, expressed concern that some people have become ill after exposure to salmonella in turkey products, and said that the turkey industry has tried to reduce salmonella contamination for many years. But he emphasized that this outbreak is not limited to his company. “This particular salmonella strain can be found in 29 different manufacturing plants from 19 different companies, according to government agencies,” he said.
Indeed, the USDA noted that the investigation was ongoing and that additional products from other companies might be recalled.
However, when CR asked the agency to confirm that 19 companies were involved and to identify them by name, a USDA spokesperson responded, "FSIS continues to work with the CDC and state health departments on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available."