Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Claims Two Lives, Causes Concern in US Health Authorities
Washington, D.C. – A recent outbreak of salmonella, believed to be linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products, has resulted in two fatalities and dozens of severe illnesses across the United States and Canada. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 99 cases of illness, with 45 hospitalizations and two confirmed deaths. The outbreak, which has now spread to 32 states and Canada, with new cases emerging in 17 additional states, …