Target and Aldi are recalling peaches after a possible link to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 68 people across 9 states has been discovered. According to a food safety alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food & Drug Administration and the CDC are investigating a "multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to bagged peaches."
"Many ill people report purchasing bagged peaches sold at certain ALDI stores in several states," the safety alert states. "This investigation is ongoing to identify other retailers that might have sold contaminated peaches."
Both Aldi and Target are voluntarily recalling peaches from their stores as a safety precaution. Aldi will remove peaches from stores in 20 states due to their association with peach supplier Wawona Packing Company, which has been linked to the salmonella contamination. In a news release, Aldi described the recall as a "precautionary measure.Target issued a news release of their own announcing a "fresh peach recall" on its website.
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 CNN. The FDA is urging anybody who purchased these peaches between June and now to throw them away. Customers who purchased these peaches are also strongly encouraged to clean and sanitize any surfaces the peaches may have come into contact with to prevent cross-contamination.
Infections have been reported in Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, which can begin anywhere between six hours and six days after exposure to the bacteria, according to the CDC.
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