E. Coli Outbreak: 14 Major Retailers Hit by Tainted Celery Scare

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A major E. coli recall has been announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to an outbreak scare.

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The E. coli outbreak comes from a Celery and Onion Diced Blend supplied by Taylor Farms Pacific to many major retailers. A sample of the blend was tested by the Montana Department of Health and came back positive for the bacteria.

Here is a list of all the retailers that have been affected by the E. coli outbreak and have recalled products:

  • 7-Eleven
  • Costco (COST)
  • Kroger’s (KR) King Sooper
  • Pantry
  • Raley’s
  • Savemart
  • United Natural Foods’ (UNFI) Tony’s
  • Albertson’s
  • Safeway
  • Vons
  • Starbucks (SBUX)
  • Target (TGT)
  • Walmart (WMT)
  • Sam’s Club

To see more about the recall, including what specific products were affected, click here.

The recall of products affected 45,133 of Starbucks’ holiday turkey paninis sold in three states during late November.

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