Mangoes from Mexico suspected in U.S. salmonella infections

Tainted mangoes from Mexico implicated in a Salmonella Braenderup outbreak that has sickened several people in Canada are likely linked to about 101 illnesses so far in the United States, based on information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota reports that Maryland-based grocery chain, Giant Food, announced it has pulled Daniella brand mangoes from its stores, based on a voluntary recall from Splendid Products.

Giant Food has 173 stores in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Splendid Products distributes mangoes and limes from around the world and is based in Burlingame, Calif., according to the company's Web site.

The mangoes that are subject to the recall were bought between July 12 and Aug. 24, have a price look-up (PLU) number of 4959, and are labeled as Daniella mangoes, according to the CIDRAP dispatch.

The CDC is working with California and other states on the outbreak probe. So far, 101 cases have been reported, CIDRAP reports, including 73 in California and six in Washington state. Late last week, a Canadian produce importer recalled its Daniella mangoes from Mexico after they were linked to several salmonella infections. The Public Health Agency of Canada has said 17 illnesses in British Columbia and five in Alberta have been linked to the outbreak so far.