Washington Reports Salmonella Case Linked To Jif Recall

Seattle WA

25 May, 2022

2:33 PM

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OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday shared a few details about the state's only known case of salmonella likely linked to a recall of contaminated Jif peanut butter. In a news release, the health department said it continued to work with federal and local partners to investigate Washington's case, identified in a Whitman County resident who did not require hospitalization. Washington is one of a dozen states that have reported salmonella cases in the wake of a large-scale recall of Jif products for possible contamination. Among the 14 known cases nationwide, two patients required hospitalization. No deaths linked to the outbreak have been reported. However, salmonella can be fatal for certain groups, especially in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Most people who become infected typically experience symptoms within one to three days, which can include diarrhea, a fever, chills, stomach cramps and vomiting. "Salmonella infection is very serious, and it is important that people avoid consuming the recalled peanut butter products because it could make you sick," said Dr. Scott Lindquist, the state epidemiologist for communicable diseases. For patients who are not at elevated risk, most recover without treatment within a week. People in at-risk groups, including children under 5 and adults 65 and older, can suffer more severe symptoms. The state urges all residents to verify they have thrown out any potentially contaminated peanut butter, thoroughly cleaned utensils that may have come into contact with the products, and consult their health care provider if they consumed one of the items covered by the recall. "Consumers should immediately dispose of Jif peanut butter with lot codes 1274425 through 2140425, with '425' at the end of the first seven numbers, and refrain from eating any of the recalled product," officials wrote Wednesday. "Lot codes are included alongside [the] best-if-used-by date." (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Learn more about the Jif recall and salmonella outbreak on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's website.