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Salinas Cilantro Recalled Over Salmonella Fears

By Dan Flynn and Suzanna Schreck

A Salinas, CA company is recalling fresh cilantro because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Tanimura & Antle said the cilantro has been on store shelves since January 14. The cilantro was sold in bunches containing a white twist-tie printed with blue lettering. The twist-ties contain the words "Produce of USA, Cilantro #4889" and have a blue Tanimura & Antle logo adjacent to the UPC code 33383 80104.
In a news release issued Friday, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), said health officials are concerned that while the contaminated cilantro may no longer be available in retail stores, consumers may still have some in their homes. Consumers in possession of this contaminated cilantro should not eat it.
To date, no illnesses have been reported. 
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea which may be bloody. Most infected people recover within a week. Some may develop complications that require hospitalization. Infants, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for more severe illness. People who develop symptoms of Salmonella infection after consuming cilantro should consult their health care provider. 
Consumers that observe the product being offered for sale are encouraged to report the activity to the CDPH toll-free, complaint line at 800-495-3232.

Full post as published by Food Safety News on January 29, 2011 (boomark / email).