"Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Spreads Across 32 States, Linked to Cantaloupes"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe, which has infected nearly 100 people across 32 states, including Texas. Several cantaloupe brands have recalled their products, and investigators are working to identify other potentially contaminated items. Two deaths have been reported, with 45 people hospitalized. The CDC advises consumers to discard any recalled cantaloupe and wash surfaces that may have come into contact with the fruit. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with severe cases requiring medical treatment, particularly in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.