Close
Photo: Getty Images
Check your refrigerator or freezer: cantaloupe is being recalled nationwide due to aSalmonellacontamination, according to theFood and Drug Administration.
These recalled cantaloupe product were distributed across the country and have caused illness in the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
As of November 27, 99 illnesses, including 45 hospitalizations and 2 deaths, are connected to thisSalmonellaoutbreak.Common symptomsofSalmonellainfection include fever, nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Salmonellosis is a serious foodborne disease that can be life-threatening for vulnerable groups, including young children, adults over 65 and those who are immunocompromised.
Salmonellais contagious and can survive in refrigerated or frozen temperatures, so if you believe your stored cantaloupe could be a part of this recall, dispose of the fruit and wash your hands immediately afterward. Be sure to follow the Department of Agriculture’sguide for cleaning and sanitizing surfacesif you think your kitchen or home is contaminated.
Over 80,000 Cases of Kraft Singles Cheese Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Was this page helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Tell us why!
