Epi Curves
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Infections Linked to Imported Cucumbers (Final Update)
Posted March 18, 2016 2:30 PM ET
This outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella remains an important cause of human illness in the United States. For more information about Salmonella and steps that people can take to reduce their risk of infection, visit CDC’s Salmonella webpage.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=907 for whom information was reported as of March 15, 2016. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that started after February 14, 2016 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.
**Recall 1: On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
**Recall 2: On September 11, 2015, Custom Produce Sales voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=888 for whom information was available as of January 21, 2016. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that began after December 21, 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.
**Recall 1: On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
Recall 2: On September 11, 2015, Custom Produce Sales voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=838 for whom information was available as of November 18, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that began after October 21, 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.
**Recall 1: On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
Recall 2: On September 11, 2015, Custom Produce Sales voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=765 for whom information was available as of October 13, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that began after September 15, 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.
**Recall 1: On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
Recall 2: On September 11, 2015, Custom Produce Sales voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=732 for whom information was available as of October 5, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that began after September 8, 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.
**Recall 1: On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
Recall 2: On September 11, 2015, Custom Produce Sales voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=671 for whom information was available as of September 28, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that began after September 2, 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.
**Recall 1: On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
***Recall 2: On September 11, 2015, Custom Produce Sales voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=558 for whom information was available as of September 21, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that began after August 28, 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.
**On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=418 for whom information was available as of September 14, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.
Illnesses that began after August 22, 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.
**On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=341 for whom information was available as of September 8, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that began after August 16, 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.
**On September 4, 2015, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalledExternal
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona, by date of illness onset*
*n=285 for whom information was available as of September 3, 2015. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.
Illnesses that began after August 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.