Your Booty May Be Contaminated

Categories: Fact Check

booty.jpg


Put that booty down.

City health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella wandsworth poisoning associated with the Veggie Booty puffed grain snack. There are eight confirmed cases in the New York City area, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said today. The makers of Veggie Booty, Robert's American Gourmet, of Sea Cliff, N.Y., have recalled the product, which contains spinach and kale.

Fifty-two people in 17 states have been infected thus far, the Food and Drug Administration said on its web site. Most people reported bloody diarrhea. Four were hospitalized. Almost all of the cases involved children under 10, including a preponderance of toddlers, the FDA said. Anyone who may have consumed the product should call their doctor immediately, the FDA said. The full FDA release can be found here.


My Voice Nation Help

From the Vault

 

©2013 Village Voice, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places New York

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city