Quite the pickle - cucumbers are being blamed for the latest spike in Salmonella cases © Allison Ullmann/The Perry Chief / USA TODAY NETWORK
(Atlanta, GA) – The CDC is warning of a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The outbreak has affected over 440 people across 31 states, leading to 125 hospitalizations. Luckily, no reports of any deaths linked to the outbreak.
The CDC believes the number of people actually affected is likely higher, as many recover without medical care and are often not tested for Salmonella. The CDC has assured the public that there is likely no ongoing risk as the cucumber growing and harvesting season for these farms is over, and there is no product from these farms on the market.
Health experts also note that there are some people, like children under the age of 5 and adults 65 and older, who may experience more severe symptoms. Some of those symptoms include fever, diarrhea and stomach cramping. Most people do recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
