USA – Deadly Salmonella Cantaloupe Outbreak Sickens 359, Kills 8

Posted on December 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The deadly Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak has sickened at least 359 people and killed eight in the United States and Canada. As of December 7, 2023, there are 129 laboratory confirmed cases in Canada, and 230 illnesses in the United States. In the U.S., 96 patients have been hospitalized and there are three deaths: two in Minnesota and one in Oregon. In Canada, 44 patients are hospitalized and there are five deaths.

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