Cases of Salmonella linked to pre-cut cantaloupe have doubled, CDC says
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Key takeaways:
- The ongoing Salmonella outbreak has doubled in cases, bringing the total infection count to 230.
- The CDC has issued a recall of certain brands of cantaloupe, and a warning to not eat pre-cut cantaloupe.
The ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut cantaloupes has doubled in cases, according to the latest update from CDC.
Since the last outbreak update on Nov. 30, an additional 113 cases of Salmonella have been reported from four additional states, bringing the total case count to 230 across 38 states. There have also been 96 hospitalizations and three deaths to date, according to the CDC.
The CDC has issued a recall of Malichita and Rudy brand whole and pre-cut cantaloupes. The agency also issued a warning not to eat pre-cut cantaloupe if the brand of the fruit is not known, including any store-bought fruit mixes that contain cantaloupe.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps and usually begin within 6 hours to 6 days after ingesting the contaminated food, according to the CDC. While most people do not need treatment, high-risk groups such as young children and older adults — both of which are both populations that have been affected by this outbreak — may experience severe symptoms that require treatment or even hospitalization, CDC said.
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CDC. Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html. Updated Nov. 30, 2023. Accessed Dec. 8, 2023.
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