DHS investigates Salmonella cases associated with shelled peas

2022-08-13 21:06:32 By : Ms. Mellisa Ye

DHS is advising to not eat shelled (loose) peas bought at Green Barn Farm Market or Green Valley Acres Farm

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DHS is advising to not eat shelled (loose) peas bought at Green Barn Farm Market or Green Valley Acres Farm

As of July 29, 2022, six people have been infected with the same strain of Salmonella. To date, three of the six patients identified have required hospitalization.

The cases of Salmonella are associated with shelled peas produced by Green Barn Farm Market. The shelled (loose) peas were sold at Green Barn Farm Market farm stands and farmers markets in Ripon, Green Bay, Madison, and Fond du Lac, and Green Valley Acres Farm farm stands in Neenah.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is advising that anyone who bought shelled (loose) peas from Green Barn Farm Market or Green Valley Acres Farm since July 1, 2022, not to eat them and to throw them away, even if they are frozen.

People who consumed the peas who are experiencing signs or symptoms of salmonellosis are encouraged to contact a doctor right away to let them know they may have been exposed to Salmonella. Signs and symptoms of salmonellosis include:

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