Fatal Salmonella Outbreak: 10 Cases In Illinois

DES MOINES, IOWA — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a warning out a salmonella outbreak that's been linked to one death nationwide and 10 cases in Illinois In February, Triple T Specialty meats, based in Iowa, recalled all chicken salad produced from Jan. 2 to Feb. 7. The chicken salad was sold in containers of various weights in the deli at Fareway grocery stores in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.

On Friday, the CDC said the outbreak has been linked to one death in Iowa. Across eight states, 94 people have been hospitalized and a total of 265 people reportedly became ill from the chicken salad.

In Illinois, Fareway has locations in Geneseo and Moline.

CDC recommends people do not eat any remaining recalled chicken salad sold at Fareway grocery stores, including any that has been frozen. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. The CDC offered these tips for consumers who purchased the product:

• Even if some of the chicken salad was eaten or served and no one got sick, throw the rest of it away, including any chicken salad in your freezer. Put it in a sealed bag in the trash so that children, pets or other animals can’t eat it.
• Wash and sanitize countertops as well as drawers or shelves in refrigerators or freezers where recalled chicken salad was stored.
• If you don’t remember the date when you purchased chicken salad from Fareway, don’t eat it. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase