(WWJ) If you’re thinking about buying that peach, you may want to think again.
Michigan health and agricultural officials say 17 cases of salmonella in the state have been linked to “fresh, whole bagged, or loose bulk peaches” supplied by California-based Wawona Packing Company.
The Michigan Department of Agricultural and Rural Development and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are joining forces with the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the outbreak.
ALDi is among the retailers where peaches have been recalled. The others have not been named.
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The people sickened by the outbreak here in Michigan range from one to 73 years old, with a median age of 39. They reported getting sick between July 10 and July 25.
Symptoms of the bacteria infection include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. More severe consequences can develop if it enters into the blood stream.
It is generally treatable with antibiotics, although some people recover without treatment. It can be serious or fatal in young children, frail, or elderly people or people with compromised immune systems.
It generally runs its course in 4 to 7 days, according to health officials.
To learn more about Salmonella from the CDC, click here.
Health officials say if you have bought peaches supplied by the Wawona Packing Company, you should throw them out or return them to the store.
If you are unsure of their supplier, contact the store you bought them from. If you become ill after consuming these products, you’re urged to contact your healthcare provider.
The outbreak includes at least 68 cases in at least eight additional states.
Peaches supplied by other companies, or frozen and canned peaches, are not believed to be affected.