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State
public health director reminds of salmonella linked to 'Veggie'
snacks
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Robert's
American Gourmet Food recalls Veggie Booty and Super Veggie Tings
Crunchy Corn Sticks
[July 06, 2007]
SPRINGFIELD -- Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, state
public health director, is warning people of salmonella linked to
Veggie Booty and Super Veggie Tings Crunch Corn Sticks Snack Food.
The products have been voluntarily recalled by Robert's American
Gourmet Food, Inc. Currently there are 57 cases of the Salmonella
ser. Wandsworth strain from 17 states, including one from Illinois.
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"Robert's American Gourmet Food has recalled these veggie snacks, so
they should be off store shelves, but I want to remind people that
if they have them at home, throw them out. Salmonellosis can cause
serious infections in young children. Many parents say these veggie
snacks are popular with toddlers so you need to make sure kids don't
mistakenly eat them," said Dr. Whitaker. In conjunction with the
local health department involved, the Illinois Department of Public
Health is conducting an investigation into the one Salmonella ser
Wandsworth case in Illinois.
Salmonellosis is often mistaken for the "stomach flu." Symptoms,
which last from 24 hours to 12 days, include headache, muscle aches,
diarrhea, vomiting, chills, fever, nausea and dehydration. They
usually appear six to 72 hours after ingestion.
Consumers who bought Veggie Booty or Super Veggie Tings Crunch
Corn Sticks can call 1-800-626-7557 for a reimbursement.
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Public Health news release received from the
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