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More people could be affected by a strain of salmonella linked to pre-packed lettuce from a Victorian supplier despite a national recall.More people could be affected by a strain of salmonella linked to pre-packed lettuce from a Victorian supplier despite a national recall.
The number of cases reported in Victoria has already doubled since the recall was announced on Thursday.The number of cases reported in Victoria has already doubled since the recall was announced on Thursday.
By Friday, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services had received reports of 54 cases of the rare salmonella anatum strain.By Friday, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services had received reports of 54 cases of the rare salmonella anatum strain.
Health authorities expect that number to grow in coming days.Health authorities expect that number to grow in coming days.
“This is a serious outbreak,” the senior medical adviser Finn Romanes said.“This is a serious outbreak,” the senior medical adviser Finn Romanes said.
“I do expect ... that we’ll probably see more people.”“I do expect ... that we’ll probably see more people.”
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The outbreak is linked to pre-packed lettuce distributed by Victorian company Tripod Farmers.The outbreak is linked to pre-packed lettuce distributed by Victorian company Tripod Farmers.
Investigations are under way to determine whether a contaminated water supply, fertiliser or something else at the Bacchus Marsh facility could be to blame.Investigations are under way to determine whether a contaminated water supply, fertiliser or something else at the Bacchus Marsh facility could be to blame.
The company has been given the go-ahead by authorities to resume business after a site inspection at its Bacchus Marsh centre west of Melbourne.The company has been given the go-ahead by authorities to resume business after a site inspection at its Bacchus Marsh centre west of Melbourne.
“We’ve been reassured by the company that the product is safe, and we don’t have any evidence to suggest it’s not,” Dr Romanes said.“We’ve been reassured by the company that the product is safe, and we don’t have any evidence to suggest it’s not,” Dr Romanes said.
Since authorities linked the salmonella outbreak to Tripod Farmers, six people in South Australia have been diagnosed with the same strain of salmonella.Since authorities linked the salmonella outbreak to Tripod Farmers, six people in South Australia have been diagnosed with the same strain of salmonella.
Queensland health authorities also believe eight reported cases in the state may be linked to the same pre-packaged lettuce.Queensland health authorities also believe eight reported cases in the state may be linked to the same pre-packaged lettuce.
The company has recalled 30 retail products sold at supermarkets, as well as wholesale products.The company has recalled 30 retail products sold at supermarkets, as well as wholesale products.
The recalled lettuce mixes with any best-before date up to February 14 should be returned to the store, or thrown out.The recalled lettuce mixes with any best-before date up to February 14 should be returned to the store, or thrown out.