A Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated frozen coconut resulted in 27 infections across nine states as of Feb. 12, according to the CDC.
Here are four things to know.
1. While the CDC on Feb. 15 said the outbreak was likely over, the agency cautioned future infections may occur.
"Frozen shredded coconut can last for several months if kept frozen and may still be in retail stores or in people's homes," said the agency. "CDC recommends that retailers not sell, restaurants not serve and consumers not eat recalled Coconut Tree Brand frozen shredded coconut. This outbreak appears to be over. However, consumers unaware of the recall could continue to eat the product and get sick."
2. The first illness related to the outbreak occurred in November of last year. Evershing International Trading Company, which distributes the shredded coconut, issued a recall on the contaminated product Jan. 3.
3. The states affected in the outbreak were California with 10 cases; Pennsylvania with five cases; Washington with five cases; Massachusetts with two cases; and Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Oklahoma with one case each.
4. In January, investigators identified several restaurants that used the contaminated frozen coconut as an ingredient in dessert drinks. The team also found the contaminated product in grocery stores.
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