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FDA Expands Recall of Deep Frozen Foods Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Chetak broadened its voluntary recall based on FDA findings tied to shared equipment.

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The CDC and FDA are investigation a salmonella outbreak linked to Deep-brand frozen fruits and vegetables.
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Overview

  • The latest action adds more than 60 Deep-brand fruits, vegetables and mixes to a recall that now covers roughly 70 frozen items.
  • Public health officials report 11 illnesses across 10 states with four hospitalizations connected to the outbreak.
  • Chetak began recalling frozen sprouted beans on July 16, expanded to mixed vegetables on Aug. 22, and widened the list again in early September.
  • The affected products were distributed nationwide through retailers and mail-order channels, and consumers are urged to discard or return them and sanitize surfaces.
  • Production has been suspended during the investigation, and officials note no illnesses have been linked specifically to the newly added products.