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Peaches sold at Aldi and other major retailers have been identified as the likely cause of a multistate salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Aug. 27, 78 cases had been reported across 12 states, with 23 hospitalizations.
The probable source of the outbreak, according to the CDC, is bagged peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Co. to retailers in multiple states. These stores below are currently recalling contaminated peaches and food made with them, such as peach salsa.. If you suspect that you purchased a recalled product, click on the retailer’s name to be directed to more information. All affected peaches should be discarded or returned to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Stores issuing a recall include:
Products: 2-pound bags of Wawona peaches and 2-pound bags of organic peaches, and loose bulk peaches
States with Salmonella Cases Linked to Peaches
- Connecticut
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Source: CDC
Locations: Select stores in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin
Products: 2-pound bags of Wawona bagged organic peaches, and bulk yellow and white peaches sold between June 1 and Aug. 20
Locations: Select stores in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia
Products: Wawona bagged and bulk yellow and white flesh peaches sold between June 1 and Aug. 20
Locations: Select stores in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont
Kroger, Jay C, King Soopers, City Market, Fry’s, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co. and Smith’s
Products: 2-pound bags of Prima peaches, Kroger brand peaches and Wawona peaches
Locations: Select stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri Ohio, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia