Peaches May be Linked to Salmonella Outbreak That Has Sickened 68 People In 9 States

The FDA is urging anyone who bought the peaches, such as retailers, consumers, and restaurants to throw them out.

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(undated) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating a salmonella outbreak affecting 68 people in nine states, including Kentucky, that could be connected to tainted peaches.

The bagged peaches were sold under the Wawona brand name in 2-pound clear, plastic bags at ALDI stores in 16 states starting on June 1, according to a report from CNN.

ALDI has voluntarily recalled the peaches shipped to the following states: Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the peaches as the likely source of the salmonella infections, according to a news release from the FDA.

The FDA is urging anyone who bought the peaches, such as retailers, consumers, and restaurants to throw them out.

Salmonella poisoning can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps between six hours and six days after exposure to the bacteria, according to the CDC, and lasts between four and seven days. Those under age 5, those over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to experience severe illness.