Two people have died in the U.S. after consuming cantaloupes imported from Mexico, prompting authorities to issue a recall.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on the 25th that Salmonella, a bacteria that causes food poisoning, was detected in some of the cantaloupes distributed in the market.
The CDC reported that two people died in Minnesota after eating the melons, and 99 cases of food poisoning symptoms have been reported across 32 states. Of these, 45 cases required hospitalization.
The CDC revealed that the fruit distributor is currently conducting a nationwide recall and released a list of the brands involved.
These cantaloupes bear stickers labeled ‘Malichita’ or ‘Rudy’, and in small letters, ‘Product of Mexico’.
The distribution brands include ‘Vinyard’, ‘Aldi’, ‘Freshness Guaranteed’, and ‘RaceTrac’.
The areas where the fruit was sold include Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include high fever, abdominal cramps, severe diarrhea, and abdominal pain. While healthy adults usually recover within 4 to 7 days, the elderly, children, and patients with low immunity can face life-threatening risks.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically appear between 6 hours and 6 days after the bacteria enters the body. Therefore, authorities believe the actual number of patients may be significantly higher than reported.
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