Nut butter caused an outbreak of a dangerous disease in children in two EU countries.


In Germany and Austria, an outbreak of salmonellosis among children has occurred due to the Salmonella Infantis bacteria. Germany has reported 52 cases of infection, 24 of which required hospitalization, while Austria is aware of 13 cases, mostly among children.
The culprit of the outbreak was cashew butter, which has already been recalled from stores. This product was sold as a cashew and raspberry mousse. Consumption of it can lead to diarrhea, headaches, stomach pain, and other unpleasant symptoms.
The danger of infection spread
Consumption of salmonella-contaminated products can lead to diarrhea, headaches, stomach pain, malaise, vomiting, and mild fever. Young children, elderly individuals, or immunocompromised persons are at particular risk of falling ill.
This product was also sold in several other countries, but no cases of illness have been recorded so far. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control urges countries to share samples of salmonella for further analysis.
An outbreak of salmonellosis among children occurred in Germany and Austria due to contaminated cashew butter. This information may be useful for those who may come into contact with this product and emphasizes the importance of adhering to food safety requirements.
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