A Salmonella outbreak at St. Joseph County Jail has sickened 23 inmates as of April 29, 2026. The outbreak has prompted investigations by local health departments.
Symptoms among the affected inmates included diarrhea, dehydration, and fever. Most inmates have recovered, but some continue to receive treatment for food poisoning symptoms.
The jail kitchen passed a health inspection just days before the outbreak, on April 25, 2026. The inspection found no critical violations but noted two minor non-critical issues: standing water and mold.
Health officials have not confirmed the direct cause of the outbreak. Test results from ongoing investigations are pending, leaving uncertainties about what contaminated the food served to inmates.
Additionally, Ghirardelli recently recalled powdered drink mixes due to a potential salmonella risk linked to a powdered milk ingredient used in their products. However, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall so far.
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look or smell spoiled. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from such infections.
