The Minnesota Department of Health told Food Poisoning Bulletin that six people in the state were sickened by a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak associated with Taylor Farms Organic Kale Medley. The illnesses began between April 3 and April 26, 2016. One person was hospitalized as a result of their illness, and all patients are recovering.
The product associated with this outbreak, Taylor Farms Organic Kale Medley “power greens” mix, was purchased at Sam’s Club locations in Minnesota. The product contains kale, shredded carrots, chard, and spinach. That company pulled the product from store shelves nationwide on May 4, 2016, and directly notified all customers who purchased the product in Minnesota since March 1, 2016.
Doug Schultz, of the Minnesota Department of Health, stated in the email that “because Sam’s Club had the ability to directly notify all customers who had purchased the product, a press release was not necessary to reach those who had been exposed.” He added that the vehicle for the outbreak was identified quickly and there was a “small number of cases.”
Source: foodpoisoningbulletin.com