US state and federal public health officials have warned consumers not to eat Veggie Booty snack food.
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An ongoing investigation has identified Veggie Booty as the source of a multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis, with cases occurring as far back as early March, a statement from the Food and Drug Administration said late last week.
The maker of Veggie Booty, Robert’s American Gourmet, has announced an immediate recall of all Veggie Booty products.
Oregon is one of 17 states to have received reports of salmonellosis cases linked to the outbreak, and has been involved in the investigation that identified the source. At least 51 cases have been identified nationally, almost all toddlers or infants.
One case has been reported in Oregon, according to William E. Keene, senior epidemiologist in the Oregon Department of Human Services Public Health Division.
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By GlobalData“At this time we don’t have enough information to be able to limit the recall to particular production lots,” Keene said. “Anyone who has packages of Veggie Booty in their home should return it to the store or throw it away.”
The investigation is on-going.
