• Food Poisoning
    • Symptoms
    • Prevention
    • Treatment
    • Causes
  • Pathogens
    • Botulism
    • Campylobacter
    • E. coli
    • Cyclospora
    • Norovirus
    • Hepatitis A
    • Salmonella
    • Listeria
    • Shigella
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Can I sue for Food Poisoning?
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • Botulism Lawyer
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
  • Connect With A Lawyer
What's Hot

A Few Helpful Signs to Help You Avoid Dangerous Purchases: Following Your Senses can be Helpful!

March 24, 2023

Cell Phones are Dirtier Than Previously Thought

March 24, 2023

Elkhorn Valley Packing Recalls Boneless Beef Chuck Product Due to Possible E. coli o103 Contamination

March 24, 2023
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Facebook Twitter YouTube
  • About
  • Contact Us
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
  • Home
  • Food Poisoning
    • What is Food Poisoning?
      • Symptoms
      • Causes
      • Prevention
      • Treatment
      • Statistics
    • Pathogens
      • Botulism
      • Campylobacter
      • E. coli
      • Hepatitis A
      • Shigella
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella
      • Cyclospora
      • Listeria
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
    • Botulism Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
Home»Featured»Outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield Linked to Fresh Fish: 33 Infections and Counting
Outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield Linked to Fresh Fish: 33 Infections and Counting
Outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield Linked to Fresh Fish: 33 Infections and Counting
Featured

Outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield Linked to Fresh Fish: 33 Infections and Counting

Tony CovenyBy Tony CovenyOctober 20, 2022Updated:October 20, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Reddit

Outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield, Sickening 33, has been Linked to Fresh Fish

The CDC, alongside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local and state regulatory officials, is currently investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield that has reportedly caused 33 infections in three states: Arizona (11), California (21), and Illinois (1). No deaths have been reported in relation to the outbreak, however, of the 26 people with information available, 13 have required hospitalization due to their infections. The true number of outbreak victims is theorized to be much higher, due to both the low percentage of people that report food poisoning illnesses and the 3-4 weeks it takes to test and confirm that someone is in fact a victim of the outbreak in question. Experts believe the illness onset dates to range from June 14, 2022, to September 18, 2022.

The CDC has linked the outbreak to fresh (not frozen) Mariscos Bahia, Inc., fish products which were not sold directly to consumers in either grocery stores or markets, rather the fish was sold to restaurants in California and Arizona, as well as at Mariscos Bahia’s locations in Pico Rivera, California, and Phoenix, Arizona. Experts believe the outbreak is linked to contaminated Mariscos Bahia’s Chilean sea bass, halibut, salmon, swordfish, and tuna. In interviews with 16 confirmed victims of the outbreak, 12 people reported consuming raw fish, sushi, or poke in the week preceding the onset of their symptoms and 11 people with detailed accounts of what they ate reported eating raw salmon.

All restaurants that receive fresh fish are encouraged to check their fresh and frozen fish to prevent further cases. Restaurants who have received the potentially contaminated Mariscos Bahia, Inc., fresh fish on or after June 14, 2022, are advised to not serve the product, rather dispose of it immediately. Items and surfaces that have come in contact with the potentially contaminated fish should be thoroughly washed and sanitized to avoid cross contamination.

Statistically, for every Salmonella infection reported, there are approximately 30 more cases of salmonellosis not reported. Salmonella Litchfield is a strain of Salmonella that causes gastroenteritis when ingested, most commonly consumed through contaminated food or water. According to the CDC, Salmonella symptoms typically present as diarrhea which can be bloody, fever, and stomach cramps, though some also experience nausea, headaches, and vomiting. After ingesting Salmonella bacteria, symptoms predominantly begin within 6 hours to 6 days and subside within 4 to 7 days. Salmonella infections customarily do not require treatment, though antibiotics can be given for severe cases. People with lowered immune systems, infants, and adults 65 and older should contact their healthcare provider if they believe they are suffering from a Salmonella infection to avoid further complications.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Tony Coveny

Related Posts

Cell Phones are Dirtier Than Previously Thought

March 24, 2023

New Study Finds Cell Phones Carry Dangerous Bacteria

March 21, 2023

Why are Sprouts so Dangerous?

March 20, 2023

Is it Safe to Eat the Food on a College Campus?

March 17, 2023
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Attorney Advertisement
Ron Simon

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Latest Posts

A Few Helpful Signs to Help You Avoid Dangerous Purchases: Following Your Senses can be Helpful!

March 24, 2023

Cell Phones are Dirtier Than Previously Thought

March 24, 2023

New Study Finds Cell Phones Carry Dangerous Bacteria

March 21, 2023

Food Poisoning News is a website devoted to providing you with the most current information on food safety, dangerous pathogens, food poisoning outbreaks and outbreak prevention, and food poisoning litigation.

We're social. Connect with us:

Facebook Twitter YouTube
Latest Posts

A Few Helpful Signs to Help You Avoid Dangerous Purchases: Following Your Senses can be Helpful!

March 24, 2023

Cell Phones are Dirtier Than Previously Thought

March 24, 2023

New Study Finds Cell Phones Carry Dangerous Bacteria

March 21, 2023
Get Informed

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Facebook Twitter YouTube
  • Home
© 2023 Food Poisoning News. Sponsored by Ron Simon & Associates a Houston, TX law firm. Powered by ArmaVita.
Our website and content are for informational purposes only. Food Poisoning News does not provide legal advice, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.