Salmonella Outbreak Spreads Across Multiple States, Linked to Cantaloupes and Fruit Products

U.S. health officials have issued a warning after at least 43 people in 15 states were sickened by salmonella linked to certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products. Seventeen people have been hospitalized. Several brands of cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit have been recalled, and consumers are advised to throw away any affected products. The outbreak may be more widespread than reported, and investigators are working to identify additional contaminated products. Salmonella infections typically cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with severe cases requiring medical care or hospitalization.