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Multistate Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Foster Farms Brand Chicken (Final Update)

Posted July 31, 2014 4:00 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.

California Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination

Retail Consignees List for USDA-FSIS Foster Farms Recall [PDF – 190KB]

Foster Farms Recall Announcement

Foster Farms Recall Frequently Asked Questions

California Wholesale Store Recalls Rotisserie Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination, October 12, 2013

California Wholesale Store Recalls Rotisserie Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination, October 17, 2013

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities

Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to a Single Poultry Producer – 13 States, 2012-2013. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2013

CDC National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System

FDA National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System

Salmonella and Chicken: What You Should Know and What You Can Do

Washing Food: Does It Promote Food Safety?