Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Sprout Recall

An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has resulted in the recall of sprouts

It is being reported that the Oregon public health officials and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced a sprout recall due to a huge outbreak of salmonella poisoning.

The sprouts in question are produced by Sprouter’s Northwest and are responsible for up to 13 cases of salmonellosis.

Grocery stores, restaurants and other eateries in Oregon and Washington received shipments of the tainted sprouts that are being recalled.

To date no deaths have been reported from people eating the contaminated sprouts.

Salmonella poisoning is rarely fatal, but can be in the young, old or those with weakened immune systems. It can result in diarrhea, fever and vomiting.