Epi Curves

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Linked to Nut Butter Manufactured by nSpired Natural Foods, Inc. (Final Update)

Posted October 16, 2014 4:30 PM ET

This outbreak investigation is over. However, the recalled nut butter products have a long shelf life and may still be in people’s homes. Consumers unaware of the recall could continue to eat the products and potentially get sick. Read the Advice to Consumers.

This outbreak can be visually described with a chart showing the number of persons who became ill each day. This chart is called an epi curve. Please see the Timeline for Reporting of Salmonella Cases for more details on the reporting process.

Final Epi Curve

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup, by date of illness onset*

Final Epi Curve: Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup, by date of illness onset

*n=6 for whom information was reported as of October 16, 2014

Previous Epi Curves

August 20, 2014

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup, by date of illness onset*

Epi Curves August 20, 2014: Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup, by date of illness onset

*n=4 for whom information was reported as of August 20, 2014

Illnesses that occurred after July 30, 2014 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.