USA – Mystery Salmonella Outbreak sickens 212 in 23 States

Food Poison Journal

Since the last update on July 21, 2020, an additional 87 ill people have been reported in this outbreak.

Now, a total of 212 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 23 states.

31 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been reported.

A specific food, grocery store, or restaurant chain has not been identified as the source of this outbreak.

CDC is not advising that consumers avoid eating any specific foods, or that retailers stop selling any specific foods.

This investigation is ongoing. CDC will provide more information as it becomes available.

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