Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers
449 Sickened in 31 States
Key Points
*- 449 people have been sickened in 31 states and Washington, D.C.
- 162 of the cases have been reported to the CDC.
- 125 people have been hospitalized.
- 11 deaths have been reported.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to recalled cucumbers. The cucumbers were distributed to 14 states. The FDA has named two growers whose cucumbers have been determined to be a source of the outbreak.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most people recover within a few days, but some people can develop serious complications, such as sepsis and meningitis.
If you have eaten cucumbers recently and are experiencing symptoms of salmonella infection, contact your doctor immediately.
How to Prevent Salmonella Infection
*- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them.
- Cook meat to the proper internal temperature.
- Avoid eating raw or undercooked eggs.
- Do not drink unpasteurized milk.
For more information on salmonella infection, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html
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