{"id":2107609,"date":"2023-11-25T13:30:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T18:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-in-cantaloupes-as-two-dead-dozens-hospitalized\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T13:34:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T18:34:22","slug":"cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-in-cantaloupes-as-two-dead-dozens-hospitalized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-in-cantaloupes-as-two-dead-dozens-hospitalized\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC warns of deadly salmonella outbreak in cantaloupes; 2 dead, many hospitalized"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-in-cantaloupes-as-two-dead-dozens-hospitalized%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2107609&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Warns Against Cantaloupes\u2063 Due to Salmonella Outbreak<\/h2>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a \u2062strong recommendation for the \u2062public to avoid\u2062 consuming cantaloupes due to an ongoing salmonella outbreak. This outbreak has already \u200cclaimed the lives of\u200d two individuals and has led to the hospitalization of 45 others who came \u2062into contact with the contaminated melons. Shockingly, the affected individuals come from as \u200cmany as 32 \u2063states, with 17 new states added to the list just\u2062 last Friday.<\/p>\n<h3>Recalled Cantaloupes and Precautions<\/h3>\n<p>This warning applies to both whole cantaloupes and pre-cut cubes that are sold\u2064 individually or in fruit trays. The CDC has announced recalls for cantaloupes originating from Mexico, specifically those with stickers bearing the names &#8220;Malichita&#8221; or &#8220;Rudy.&#8221; It is\u200c alarming to note that some of these infected cantaloupes were sold as recently \u200das\u2062 November 12th, with the CDC issuing its first warning on \u200bNovember 17th.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Do not eat any recalled cantaloupes and other fruit\u2062 products,&#8221; \u2063the\u200c CDC emphasized on its website. &#8220;Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Additionally, make sure to thoroughly wash any items or surfaces that\u200b may have come into contact \u2063with the recalled\u2063 fruit using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jif-issues-voluntary-recall-of-50-peanut-butter-products\/\" title=\"Jif issues voluntary recall of 50 peanut butter products\">hot soapy water<\/a> or a\u2064 dishwasher.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Symptoms and\u200b Risks<\/h3>\n<p>Salmonella poisoning can \u2062lead to various symptoms, including diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever. These symptoms may appear as late as \u200csix days after consuming the\u2064 contaminated cantaloupes. While most people recover within a week, it is crucial to note that individuals with \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-advisers-to-discuss-covid-booster-shots-for-those-with-weakened-immune-systems\/\" title=\"CDC advisers to discuss COVID booster shots for those with weakened immune systems\">weakened immune systems<\/a>, such as children under five and those over 65, are at a higher risk of developing more severe illnesses.<\/p>\n<h3>Similar Outbreak in Canada<\/h3>\n<p>Canada is also grappling with a similar outbreak, prompting fruit companies involved to issue a recall in\u200d the country. The contaminated melons were sold in Canada as \u2063recently as November 24th, \u2064resulting in 17 hospitalizations and one fatality.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u2063worth\u200b mentioning that cantaloupes are typically in their peak season between June and August. Interestingly, the last salmonella outbreak among cantaloupes occurred in 2019, just before their peak\u200d season, and fortunately, no deaths \u200dwere reported\u2063 at that time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What guidelines does the CDC provide for safe food handling practices to prevent the risk of \u2062foodborne illnesses like\u200c salmonella<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Different states across the\u200b United States.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC first became aware \u2062of the outbreak in mid-September when several cases \u200cof\u2063 salmonella were reported in different \u2062states. After \u2062conducting an in-depth \u200binvestigation, they were able\u200c to trace the source of the outbreak back to cantaloupes distributed by a particular company. \u2063As \u200ca result, the CDC has urged \u200cthe public to\u200c refrain from \u200bconsuming\u200c any \u2062cantaloupes until further notice, regardless of where\u200d they\u200d were purchased.<\/p>\n<p>Salmonella is a dangerous bacteria that \u200dcan cause severe illness, especially in individuals\u2063 with weakened immune systems such as young children, elderly adults, and those with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-county-health-officials-urge-residents-to-wear-masks-at-home-to-protect-vulnerable-one-america-news-network\/\" title=\"L.A. County health officials urge residents to wear masks at home to protect vulnerable | One America News Network\">underlying health conditions<\/a>. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. In some \u200bcases, the \u200binfection can spread from the \u2062intestines to other parts of the body, requiring hospitalization and potentially leading to complications, or even death.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dCDC is working closely\u200c with state health departments, the Food\u2063 and Drug Administration (FDA), and other partners to identify the exact source of \u2063the contamination and prevent further cases \u2064of illness. They are conducting\u200c interviews with \u2063affected individuals, gathering food\u200c purchase records, and inspecting the facilities involved in the distribution of cantaloupes. Additionally, they are monitoring\u2062 the situation\u2064 closely to identify any \u200bnew cases that may arise.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the CDC advises that individuals \u2062should dispose of any\u200b cantaloupes they \u200dhave at home, even if they \u200chave already consumed some without experiencing \u2063any symptoms. It\u200c is better \u2062to be cautious\u200b and discard the \u2064melons to avoid any potential risk of illness.\u2062 Retailers and \u200crestaurants are also urged to stop serving or selling cantaloupes until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for\u200c the\u200d public to\u2064 be informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families from this ongoing outbreak. The CDC provides guidelines on safe food\u200d handling practices \u200bto reduce the\u2064 risk of foodborne \u200billnesses. These guidelines include washing \u2062hands thoroughly before and \u200dafter handling any fresh produce, storing fruits and\u200b vegetables separately from raw\u200b meat and poultry, and properly\u200d cleaning and sanitizing all utensils and cutting \u200bsurfaces used \u200cduring\u200b food preparation.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC is \u200dcommitted to investigating and resolving this\u200d salmonella outbreak \u200cas quickly as\u200c possible\u2063 to minimize \u2063the impact on public health. They are collaborating with \u200cthe FDA to strengthen food safety\u200d regulations and ensure that \u200bsuch \u200coutbreaks are prevented in the future. It is essential\u2063 for the public to stay updated on the CDC&#8217;s recommendations and follow them diligently to safeguard their health \u2064and \u2062well-being.<\/p>\n<p>As we await\u2063 further updates from the CDC, \u2064it is important to remember that food safety \u200dis a shared \u200bresponsibility. Consumers, \u200dproducers, and regulators must all work together to ensure\u200c that our food supply is safe \u200cand free from \u2064harmful bacteria. By\u2062 staying informed,\u2064 practicing proper food hygiene, and supporting efforts to \u200benhance food safety, \u200bwe can help prevent future outbreaks and protect the health of ourselves and our communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CDC advises against consuming cantaloupes due to a salmonella outbreak. 2 deaths and 45 hospitalizations have occurred after contact with the bacteria in the melon. 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