Salmonella infections linked to basil sold at Trader Joe's: CDC


by ABC Chicago

ABC Chicago— The CDC is warning of Salmonella infections linked to possibly contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe's. There have been 12 reports of infections.

www.duluthnewstribune.com—Salmonella cases, including four in Minnesota, linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s. Consumers warned not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil in 2.5-ounce clamshell-style containers

People—Trader Joe’s Recalls Fresh Basil Linked to a Dozen Salmonella Cases in 7 U.S. States. Trader Joe’s announced a recall for its Infinite Herbs Organic Basil, sold in 2.5-ounce packages in Eastern U.S. states, after the Centers for Disease Control received reports of a dozen Salmonella infections linked to the product.

Star Tribune—Four Minnesotans catch salmonella in outbreak linked to basil sold at Trader Joe's. Officials suspect the salmonella is linked to the Infinite Herbs brand of basil, which has been removed from store shelves.