Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak: What You Need to Know

Product Recall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for cantaloupes linked to a Salmonella outbreak. The contaminated cantaloupes were distributed to retail stores in several states, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Consumers are urged to discard any cantaloupes they have purchased recently and to avoid eating them.

Symptoms of Salmonella

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms of salmonellosis include: * Diarrhea * Abdominal cramps * Fever * Nausea * Vomiting Symptoms typically develop within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover from salmonellosis within a few days, but some people may experience more severe symptoms.

Preventing Salmonella

To prevent salmonellosis, it is important to practice good food safety habits. This includes: * Washing your hands thoroughly before and after handling food * Cooking food to the proper temperature * Avoiding cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods * Storing food properly

If You Have Symptoms

If you experience symptoms of salmonellosis, it is important to see a doctor. Treatment for salmonellosis may include antibiotics and fluids. Most people recover from salmonellosis within a few days, but some people may experience more severe symptoms.

More Information

For more information on the cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak, please visit the FDA website. ### Sources * [FDA: Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak](https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaksfoodborneillnesscontaminants/outbreakslist_salm_cantaloupes_09262020) * [CDC: Salmonella](https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html)