The bagged peaches were sold under the Wawona brand name in 2-pound clear, plastic bags at Wegmans, Walmart and ALDI stores in 16 states starting June 1st.
ALDI has voluntarily repatriated the peaches to the following states: Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont , Wisconsin and West Virginia.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the peaches as the likely source of salmonella infections, according to an FDA news release. “The FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of product distribution and source of contamination,” the agency said.
Infections were reported in Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The FDA asks anyone who buys the peaches, such as restaurants, retailers and consumers, to throw them out.
People should clean and sanitize all surfaces in contact with the peaches to prevent cross-contamination, the FDA said, including cutting boards, slicers, countertops, refrigerators and storage bins.
Salmonella poisoning can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps between six hours and six days after exposure to the bacteria, according to the CDC, and last between four and seven days. Those under 5, those over 65 and people with a weakened immune system are more likely to have a serious illness.
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