The January 2010 outbreak of Salmonella serotype Montevideo highlights the fact that multiple types of Salmonella bacteria exist. According to the CDC, there are over 2,500 different forms of Salmonella. Additionally, the recent Montevideo strain of Salmonella, currently being investigated by the USDA, the Food Safety Inspection Service, the Food and Drug Administration, and the CDC, has infected 225... [more]

Yesterday, CBS News broke the story that a lab has confirmed the Salmonella Montevideo multi-state outbreak was linked to the Daniele International, Inc. recall of sausage products. The Food Safety Inspection Service posted the company’s voluntary recall on January 23, 2010 because of possible contamination by Salmonella. According to the article:   A strain of Salmonella has been linked to an outbreak... [more]