Jennie-O remembers Raw Ground Turkey Temporary outbreak of salmonella
Jennie-O Turkey recalled more than 91,000 pounds of raw turkey this week among a nationwide Salmonella turkey outbreak. Moved marks the first reported recall of non-pet food meat in the outbreak that is the sight of at least 164 people and is linked to a death.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, disease disorders associated with the eruption strain have been reported 35 states, and 63 people have reportedly been hospitalized to date. A representative of Hormel, Jennie-Os parent company, told Gizmodo by email that the meat was only linked to a disease and that the recall of several of its 1 pound of turkey packages was voluntary. The company also said that the products would no longer be available in the stores from Friday.
"On behalf of thousands of Jennie-O team members, we were keen to know that someone was ill after they had exposed Salmonella in a raw turkey product," said Jennie-O President Steve Lykken in a statement. " The turkey industry has been working together for many years to reduce Salmonella. Despite these efforts, this particular Salmonella strain can be found in 29 different production plants from 19 different companies, according to authorities. "
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the revocation on Thursday, referring to possible contamination of the flesh with the eruption strain Salmonella Reading. The Associated Press reported Friday that the meat had" use of "the dates at the beginning of October, and that people were advised to throw out such a meat that could be frozen.
As recognized by both Jennie-O and the agency, more reminders may be coming when the survey of the outbreak continues. The National Turkey Federation said in a statement earlier this month that it was actively involved in the ongoing investigation.
"Our members have reviewed their Salmonella control programs individually in all phases of turkey production and work collectively through NTF to cope with this and all strains of salmonella," said organization. "The strong focus on our membership on this issue has enabled the industry to strengthen the guidelines for biosecurity and food safety. "
As we are days out of this year's biggest limestone day, it is worth noting that Salmonella eruptions appear to be bound solely to raw meat. USDA stressed on its website that people should handle raw meat properly by washing their hands after touching it and keeping raw meat away from other foods during prep. You should also not eat raw meat.
"The cooking process kills Salmonella," said USDA. "No one should eat partially cooked or raw turkey."
[Associated Press]
