There have been 56 new cases of salmonella tied to cantaloupes since the CDC launched an investigation into the matter last week, with two of those cases happening in Nevada.
The CDC first posted about their investigation on Friday, November 17th. Since then there have been a total of 99 illnesses linked to the cantaloupes, and two people have died.
An additional 28 people have been hospitalized, totaling 45 hospitalizations overall.
32 states are affected by the outbreak, with 17 added since last week according to information from the CDC.
Recalled cantaloupes may have a sticker that says “Malichita” or “Rudy,” with the number “4050”, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique.”
Freshness Guaranteed Brand and RaceTrac Brand pre-cut cantaloupes are also affected by the recall, including cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blent, melon mixes and fruit mixes.
Severe salmonella symptoms include diarrhea including bloody diarrhea, diarrhea for more than three days that doesn't improve, vomiting to the point you can't keep liquids down, a fever above 102 degrees and signs of dehydration like not urinating much, dry mouth/throat and feeling dizzy upon standing.
For full details on the outbreak and the recall, click this link.
