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A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled onions has caused 73 people to fall ill and 15 to be hospitalized across 22 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating the outbreak.
If you can’t tell where your onions are from, you should throw them away, the CDC says. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
What are salmonella symptoms and treatment? Common symptoms of a salmonella infection are diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...
Salmonellosis is a symptomatic infection caused by bacteria of the Salmonella type. [1] It is the most common disease to be known as food poisoning (though the name refers to food-borne illness in general), these are defined as diseases, usually either infectious or toxic in nature, caused by agents that enter the body through the ingestion of food.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the time did not confirm the origin, but the government agency suspected it was either slivered onions or beef patties. [3] [4] An update to the investigation was published on October 25 with 26 new cases, 12 new hospitalizations, and 3 new U.S. states (Oregon, Washington, and Utah). [5]
Salmonella from Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter (both manufactured by ConAgra) in 44 states. By March 7, 2007, the outbreak had grown to 425 cases in 44 states since its start in August 2006. The CDC said it is believed to be the first salmonella outbreak associated with peanut butter in United States history. [65]
The warning comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported at least 869 cases of salmonella infection in 47 states linked to Thomson International onions.
Salmonella species can be found in the digestive tracts of humans and animals, especially reptiles. Salmonella on the skin of reptiles or amphibians can be passed to people who handle the animals. [39] Food and water can also be contaminated with the bacteria if they come in contact with the feces of infected people or animals. [40]