Department of Health
Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, Commissioner
Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak
The Tennessee Department of Health has identified 14 Tennessee residents whose illness has been linked to the current nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium. While some of these individuals were hospitalized, all have fully recovered. The county of residence of those sickened is as follows:
County - # of cases
Bedford - 1
Claiborne - 1
Greene - 1
Hamilton - 2
Knox - 2
McMinn - 1
Roane - 1
Shelby - 1
Sumner - 1
Washington - 3
Symptoms
Salmonella typically causes diarrheal illness, often with fever, within 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Most people recover without treatment in 4 to 7 days. People with other medical conditions and small infants can develop more severe illness and require treatment or hospitalization; it is rarely fatal.
If a person has these symptoms and needs medical attention, we suggest that you contact your medical provider’s office and have a stool culture performed. For more information, contact your county health department. For a list of locations, click here.
For More Information
The Food and Drug Administration has a comprehensive list of recalled food items, information for consumers and company action related to the outbreak. To access the FDA Web site, click here.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a state-by-state breakdown of cases, information about the status of the investigation, as well as helpful information about the illness, signs and symptoms and more. To visit the CDC Web site, click here.
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