If you’re a fan of Jule’s Cashew Brie, a vegan, plant-based cheese alternative, you better wait before eating it.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to the consumption of Jule’s Cashew Brie, the FDA said in an alert issued Friday, April 23. As a precaution, Jule’s is also recalling its plant-based dairy alternative Jule’s Spinach Artichoke Dip and Jule’s Vegan Ranch Dressing. These products were sold directly to customers via the internet including Florida.
Products include:
Jule’s Cashew Brie (Classic)
UPC: 860388001507 – all expiration dates
Jule’s Truffle Cashew Brie
UPC: 860388001514 – all expiration dates
Jule’s Black Garlic Cashew Brie
UPC: 860388001552 – all expiration dates
Jule’s Artichoke Spinach Dip
UPC: 860388001569 – all expiration dates
Jule’s Vegan Ranch Dressing
UPC: 860388001521 – all expiration dates
The salmonella bacteria can cause about 1.35 million infections, lead to 26,500 hospitalizations and result in 420 deaths in the United States every year, according to the CDC. Food is most often the source and most who get sick have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Symptoms can begin six hours to six days after infection and last four days to a week, according to the CDC. Most people recover without any treatment but sometimes in cases of severe infection antibiotics or hospitalization could be required.