date:Dec 24, 2019
ysis method called whole genome sequencing (WGS). Final results linking individual cases of salmonella to the outbreak take approximately two to four weeks to be reported to the states, so although the risk of illness from consuming potentially contaminated fruit has passed, additional Delaware cases could be linked to this outbreak through WGS.
The multi-state investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination and if other products are linked to illness.