An ongoing recall of whole onions has been expanded as two more produce brands issued alerts due to potential concerns of a salmonella outbreak that left hundreds ill.
According to Daily Voice, Potandon Produce and Alsum Farms Produce Inc. reportedly became the latest to announce a recall of onions that have been linked to the outbreak.
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The Potandon Produce recall includes Green Giant 3- and 5-pound bags of whole yellow onions and 2-pound bags of whole white onions shipped between Thursday, July 15 and Sunday, August 22.
The news agency also quoted officials and said that the Alsum Farms and Produce recall included fresh whole yellow onions in 3 and 5-pound bags and 50-pound cartons and fresh whole white and red onions in 2-pound bags.
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The recalled onions were reportedly labeled as “Produce of Mexico” and no other Alsum Farms and Produce products were affected.
All of the recalled onions were supplied by ProSource Produce LLC and Keeler Family Farms and imported from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico over the summer.
Till date, as many as 900 illnesses have been reported, including more than 180 hospitalizations, though no deaths have been reported as a result of consuming the products.
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Consumption of food contaminated with salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. However, most people recover without treatment.
In some people, diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness.