Swanky California market linked to dangerous bacterial outbreak across the state - Yahoo

What the report says

The New York Post reported that San Diego County officials are investigating Ramona Family Naturals Market after 13 salmonella infections were linked to mayonnaise sold at the store in Ramona, California. The market is described as being near Collier County Park, and the people reported ill range in age from 27 to 60. Four were hospitalized after their symptoms worsened, according to the article.

County authorities believe the mayonnaise may have been prepared with raw, unpasteurized eggs, which can carry Salmonella if contaminated. Investigators were said to be working with the market’s owner to determine where the eggs came from. In a Tuesday statement cited by the Post, county officials said the owner had cooperated with Environmental Health and Quality and Public Health Services and had stopped using raw, unpasteurized eggs in food products.

Health officials are urging people who ate at Ramona Family Naturals Market and may have been exposed to monitor for illness and contact a medical provider if needed. Reported salmonellosis symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea that can include blood or mucus, stomach cramps and fever. The article notes that symptoms commonly begin 12 to 72 hours after contaminated food is eaten and often last four to seven days, with many cases resolving without treatment.

The report also lists ways for customers who are sick or recently recovered after visiting the market to contact the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health Quality, including by phone, online form or email. The investigation matters because foodborne salmonella outbreaks can spread through prepared foods and may pose heightened risks for some patients.