Four people have died and at least 732 sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers imported from Mexico, federal officials announced Tuesday.
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One hundred 50 unwell many people been put in the hospital, a flow of 28per cent, higher compared to the common 20p c hospitalization ratio of these incidents.
Among people for whom information is available, illnesses started on dates ranging from July 3, 2015 to September 25, 2015.
Illnesses may continue to be reported since cucumbers have a shelf life of about two weeks.
150 ill people have been hospitalized, and four deaths have been reported from Arizona (1), California (1), Oklahoma (1), and Texas (1). Fifty-five percent of ill people are female.
Scientists say It can take up to a week from the time people eat food contaminated with salmonella before they get sick.
The cucumber in question is often known as a slicer or an American cucumber, and the recalled versions were grown in the Mexican state of Baja California. Distribution to other states may also have occurred, the agency added.
On September 4, the company considered the likely source of the tainted cucumbers, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce of San Diego, recalled its “Limited Edition” brand cucumbers due to their connection to the outbreak, the CDC reported.
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Salmonella are bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Even if you recover fully without medical treatment, long term complications of this infection can be serious, including reactive arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and heart problems.
