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    Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Mbandaka Infections Linked to Tahini Sesame Paste (Final Update)

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    Posted June 21, 2013 3:00 PM ET

    This outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page.

    • FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Mbandaka Linked to Krinos Brand Tahini Sesame PasteExternal
    • Krinos Foods, LLC. is Expanding its April 28, 2013 Recall to Include Additional Expiration Dates Jan 01-2014 to Jun 08-2014 of Tahini Products Because of Possible Health RiskExternal
    • FDA Import AlertExternal
    • Minnesota State Officials Investigate Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Krinos Brand TahiniExternal
    • CDC Vital Signs: Making Food Safer to Eat
    • Foodsafety.govExternal
    • General Information: Salmonella
    • Description of the Steps In a Foodborne Outbreak Investigation
    • CDC’s Role During a Multi-State Foodborne Outbreak Investigation

    Read the full Outbreak Investigation

    Page last reviewed: June 21, 2013
    Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED)
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