On August 20, 2025, FDA was informed that an import sample of Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen Surti Undhiu Mix tested positive for Salmonella. WGS analysis showed that the strain of Salmonella found in this product matches the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak.
As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, 2025. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. CDC PulseNet manages a national database of DNA fingerprints of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses. DNA fingerprinting is performed on bacteria using a method called whole genome sequencing (WGS). WGS showed that bacteria from sick people’s samples are closely related genetically. This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food.
In May 2025, FDA collected samples of frozen sprouted mat (moth) and moong beans. The product samples tested positive for Salmonella and WGS analysis showed that the Salmonella present in the samples is the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak. This means that people likely got sick from eating sprouted beans.