Salmonella outbreak

Salmonella outbreak mind map
  Outbreak details
    Total cases: 1,072
    Affected regions
      United States
        States: 48 states and Puerto Rico
        Cases and hospitalizations
          Total cases: 99 (as of November 24, 2023)
          Hospitalizations: 45
          Deaths: 2 (in Minnesota)
      Canada
        Provinces: British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
        Cases and hospitalizations
          Total cases: 63 (as of November 24, 2023)
          Hospitalizations: 17
          Deaths: 1
    Onset dates
      Range: January 1, 2023, to September 25, 2023
  Causative agent
    Salmonella strains
      Salmonella Soahanina
      Salmonella Sundsvall
      Salmonella Oranienburg
  Source of outbreak
    Linked to cantaloupes
      Brands
        Malichita
        Rudy
  Recalled food products
    Whole cantaloupes
      Brands
        Malichita
        Rudy
        Other affected brands
      Sold at
        Retail stores in various states and Canada
    Cut cantaloupes
      Products made from recalled cantaloupes
        Cantaloupe chunks, melon medleys, fruit mixes
        Sold at
          Stores in Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
  Symptoms of Salmonella infection
    Common symptoms
      Diarrhea
      Fever
      Abdominal cramps
    Onset period
      6 hours to 6 days after exposure
    Duration
      4 to 7 days
    High-risk groups
      Children under 5 years
      Adults over 65 years
      People with weakened immune systems
  Safety advice
    For consumers
      Avoid recalled cantaloupes and products
      Wash items and surfaces in contact with recalled fruit
      Seek medical attention for severe symptoms
    For businesses
      Do not sell or serve recalled cantaloupes
      Sanitize items and surfaces in contact with recalled fruit
  Ongoing investigations
    Agencies involved
      U.S. CDC
      U.S. FDA
      Canadian PHAC
      CFIA
    Efforts
      Identifying additional contaminated products
      Investigating potential cases

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