2020 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Peaches – Timeline
Final Update
Updated October 16, 2020 at 12:00 PM ET
This outbreak appears to be over. Recalled peaches should no longer be available in stores. Always choose and handle fruit safely to help prevent foodborne illness. Wash hands and food preparation surfaces before and after handling fruit.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis by date of illness onset*
*n=101 for whom information was reported as of October 14, 2020. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.
Previous Timelines
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis by date of illness onset* as of August 27, 2020
*n=78 for whom information was reported as of August 27, 2020.
Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis by date of illness onset* as of August 19, 2020
*n=68 for whom information was reported as of August 19, 2020.
Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
