Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Over 30 People Sickened in Multi-State Outbreak
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has made people sick in more than 30 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC is investigating the outbreak, which appears to be linked to contaminated cucumbers.
States Affected by the Outbreak
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Symptoms of salmonella infection can include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Muscle aches
In severe cases, salmonella infection can lead to hospitalization and even death.
Preventing Salmonella Infection
You can help prevent salmonella infection by:
- Washing your hands thoroughly before handling food
- Washing fruits and vegetables before eating them
- Cooking meat to the proper temperature
- Avoiding raw or undercooked eggs
- Not eating food that has been left out at room temperature for more than two hours
If you think you may have a salmonella infection, see your doctor immediately.
What if You've Eaten Cucumbers?
If you have eaten cucumbers recently, you should be aware of the symptoms of salmonella infection. If you develop any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately.
The CDC is recommending that people avoid eating cucumbers that were grown in Mexico. If you have cucumbers from Mexico, you should throw them away.
The CDC is continuing to investigate the outbreak and more information may be available soon.
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