Salmonella outbreak tied to contaminated Chicken Liver products expands in New York

An outbreak of Salmonella poisoning linked to under-cooked Chicken Liver products is spreading throughout New York state.

According to a report from WBNG-TV in Binghamton, N.Y., at least 33 people in nine upstate New York counties have been confirmed with Salmonella poisoning after eating chicken liver products processed by Schreiber Processing Corp. in Maspeth, N.Y. This total is atop the 56 cases of Salmonella poisoning linked to the products in New York City, specifically.

The chicken liver products are labeled as “ready-to-eat” but investigations into the outbreak have revealed that many of the products were under-cooked and certainly not safe to eat.

Schreiber was forced to recall 10 lb. boxes containing two 5 lb. bags of “Meal Mart Broiled Chicken Liver Made for Thermal Processing,” and 10 lb. boxes packed and labeled “Chicken Liver Broiled.” In addition to these products being contaminated, the affected chicken livers were also added to some unknown chopped liver products sold throughout the state, according to the report.

Schreiber distributed the affected products to retail stores and institutional kitchens in Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Salmonella poisoning can be life-threatening or at least require hospitalization for treatment in some individuals. Children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are most likely to suffer from the most severe symptoms of Salmonella poisoning.