FDA Salmonella Recall Investigation: Aldi Peaches

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working with local health agencies to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections across 9 states.

The outbreak has been tentatively linked to bagged peaches sold at ALDI.

Most people with salmonellosis only develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

In elderly or very immune-suppressed patient populations, however, severe infections can be fatal. In this outbreak, no deaths have been reported.

The FDA updated the status of the investigation in a recent press release:

• The Wawona-brand peaches have been sold in ALDI stores between June 1, 2020 until the present.

• The link to Wawona-brand peaches was established through interviews with those who have fallen ill as well as whole genome sequencing.

• As of mid-August, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting a total of 68 cases and 14 hospitalizations across 9 states.

• Consumers, restaurants, and retailers have been advised not to eat, sell, or serve affected products.

• FDA also recommends that those who received the peaches from ALDI clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come in contact with the produce.