Salmonella Alert Issued for Aldi Pizzas Following Backyard Poultry Outbreak
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a salmonella alert for several Aldi pizzas linked to an outbreak affecting at least 34 people across 13 states. The CDC emphasizes the importance of hygiene when handling backyard poultry, which is associated with the infections.
- 01Salmonella alert issued for Aldi pizzas including Cheese Breakfast Pizza and Mama Cozzi's products.
- 02At least 34 individuals across 13 states have been affected, with 13 hospitalized.
- 03Most cases are linked to contact with backyard poultry, particularly among young children.
- 04Bacteria from some infected individuals show resistance to common antibiotics.
- 05Health officials are investigating the sources of the poultry linked to the outbreak.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a salmonella alert for several Aldi pizzas, including Cheese Breakfast Pizza and Mama Cozzi's products. This alert follows reports of at least 34 salmonella cases across 13 states, with 13 individuals requiring hospitalization. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that most of the affected individuals had contact with backyard poultry, which can carry salmonella bacteria. The illnesses were reported between February 26 and March 31, with children under 5 years old representing over 40% of the cases. Health officials are concerned as some bacteria samples show resistance to multiple antibiotics, raising the risk of serious illness. The CDC advises proper hygiene when handling poultry and discourages close contact with these birds to prevent further infections.
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This alert may affect consumers purchasing Aldi pizzas and those who own backyard poultry, highlighting the need for food safety awareness.
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