The CDC is recommending that people do not eat any of the contaminated basil. (Courtesy: WVLT)

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Trader Joe’s Basil

Posted on April 18, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An herb sold at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide has been linked to a salmonella outbreak.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing a food safety alert Thursday for contaminated basil distributed by Infinite Herbs and sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Washington and 29 states, including Tennessee and Kentucky.

According to the CDC, there’s been 12 cases of illness and one hospitalization related to the basil.

The CDC also said that Trader Joe’s had pulled the contaminated product from shelves and the distributor, Infinite Herbs, is cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration to initiate a voluntary recall.

The CDC is recommending that people do not eat any of the contaminated basil.

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