Case count increased to 230 people sick and 3 reported dead across 38 states. This is an ongoing outbreak where a number of Cantaloupe products under different brands are recalled nationwide and Canada. For a full list of recalled products, click or tap on the 'Learn More' button.
Who's At Risk?
Salmonella mainly impacts young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill after exposure to Salmonella.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the organism can get into the bloodstream and producing more severe illness such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
