Epi Curves (Final Update)

Multistate Outbreak of Drug-Resistant Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Raw, Frozen, Stuffed Chicken Entrees Produced by Barber Foods

Posted October 16, 2015 11:30 AM ET

This outbreak appears to be over. However, the recalled frozen chicken products have a long shelf life and may still be in people’s freezers. Consumers unaware of the recall could continue to eat the products and potentially get sick. Read the Advice to Consumers.

This outbreak was not connected with an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw, frozen, stuffed chicken entrees produced by Aspen Foods and sold under many different brands.


People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Enteritidis, by date of illness onset*

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, by date of illness onset*

*n=14 for whom information was reported as of October 15, 2015.

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, by date of illness onset*

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, by date of illness onset*

*n=9 for whom information was reported as of July 29, 2015

Illnesses that occurred after July 14, 2015 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.

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, by date of illness onset*

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, by date of illness onset*

*n=7 for whom information was reported as of July 16, 2015

Illnesses that occurred after July 1, 2015 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.