Turkey food poisoning: Salmonella OUTBREAK - 164,000 pounds of meat recalled
TURKEY is a popular dish at this time of year. However, a salmonella outbreak is sweeping the US and Canada and product have been recalled. Do you know the symptoms to look out for?
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A food poisoning outbreak caused by turkey has spread across the US and Canada. CNN reported the outbreak in the US on December 22, shortly after thanksgiving. Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales Inc. recalled 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey after salmonella fears. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service revealed the news on Friday 21 December.
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Turkey food poisoning: Salmonella OUTBREAK - 164,000 pounds of meat recalled
Fifty two cases of the illness were caused by the meat.
An outbreak of salmonella has affected 38 states in the country, with the number of those suffering from the illness at 216.
One has died in the outbreak and 84 have been hospitalised.
In Canada there have 22 cases of the illness.
The Public Health Agency of Canada said: “Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to raw turkey and raw chicken products has been identified as the likely source of the outbreak.
"Many of the individuals who became sick reported eating different types of turkey and chicken products before their illnesses occurred."
The products that have been recalled were created by Jennie-O's Faribault, Minnesota, between 22 and 23 October.
Those which were recalled have the number P-579 marked on the side.
How can you know if you are suffering from salmonella after Christmas dinner?
The NHS states: “Symptoms of food poisoning include feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, being sick (vomiting), stomach cramps, a high temperature of 38C or above and feeling generally unwell – such as feeling tired or having aches and chills.”
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How to store turkey leftovers
How you keep left over meat can contribute to salmonella.
The NHS says: “Store raw meat and poultry in clean, sealed containers on the bottom shelf of the fridge.
“Keep cooked meat separate from raw meat and ready-to-eat foods in general.”
It adds: “You can re-freeze cooked meat and fish once, as long as they have been cooled before going into the freezer. If in doubt, don't re-freeze.”
Jamie Oliver’s Christmas dinner turkey leftovers recipes could help you use up the last of that bird.
