There is a new outbreak of Salmonella and the CDC is warning the American public against consuming cucumbers. The current flare has affected nearly 200 people across the United States with California, Florida, and Texas as the most affected states.

According to the CDC, there appears to be a likelihood that this virus outbreak could be linked to recalled cucumbers that were shipped to at least 25 states in the country.

Salmonella is a food-borne pathogen which is a bacterium that causes food poisoning commonly referred to as salmonellosis.

The most common way it spreads is through contaminated food and water and some of the symptoms are fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

If you want to find out whether you have caught the disease as a result of consuming contaminated cucumbers, then you should consult your doctor if you are showing any symptoms of salmonellosis.

The symptoms of salmonella poisoning can include: Digestive system diseases which include the following: Fever Diarrhea Abdominal cramps Vomiting Blood in the stool.

The CDC has indicated that there is an outbreak that has affected 194 people in various states; however, California is the most affected state in the country, contributing to 63% of the total cases, Florida with 16%, and Texas with 10%.

The majority of the infections have been identified in persons in the age range of 20-59 years.

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The CDC has identified cucumbers as the suspect with several people claiming that they had consumed cucumbers before falling ill. The agency states that it has not yet been able to pinpoint the supplier or brand of these cucumbers.

Following tests showed that one of the products contained salmonella, Fresh Start Produce based in Delray Beach, Florida recalled many of the cucumbers it had sold.

Because they have more information to relay, the CDC is refreshing the situation.

The CDC now fears that these recalled cucumbers may have resulted in the recent salmonella incident though the center admits that more tests are required to make the statements they make 100% true.

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There is a need to wash your hands with soap and water and change the hand wares each time you’re handling food.

To minimize cross-contact with other foods, raw foods should be placed at a certain distance from well-cooked foods and meet the required internal temperature. Also, avoid taking raw or unprocessed food products or anything that has not been subjected to any form of processing.

The following states have reported cases of Salmonella poisoning linked to the cucumber outbreak: The major states include California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Many of these illnesses occurred in the first half of the year, especially from March 11 to May 16, 2024. Since these cucumbers have been recalled, there is a possibility that these diseases won’t happen again in the future.

If you suspect that you have salmonellosis, you should consult your physician immediately. Your healthcare provider may prescribe you antibiotics to treat the infection.

Salmonella infection is always an individual condition where while some individuals may suffer from mild food poisoning after consuming food containing the bacteria, others are likely to suffer from severe sickness.

Currently, the CDC is working with the state health departments in a bid to establish the source of the contaminated cucumbers that have resulted in the outbreak. However, consumers are encouraged to adopt practices that will assist them in minimizing cases of food-borne diseases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also come out to say that while some severe diseases have led to such conditions, this outbreak has not caused any deaths.

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For most people, salmonella infection does not require medical treatment and they should be able to make a full recovery in about a week. 

However, to recover from other symptoms that are deemed to be severe, some of the vulnerable groups may require to be treated. Some of these vulnerable groups of people may include the following; small children, the elderly, and anyone with a weakened immunity. 

Once more details are available, the CDC will keep the public informed of the outbreak status. On the other hand, consumers are advised to observe good hygiene practices whenever they handle foods to avoid contracting ailments related to Salmonella. 

Moreover, the CDC has encouraged consumers who bought the contaminated cucumbers to ensure that such vegetables are buried or disposed of appropriately. 

The CDC informs the public of a highly pathogenic Salmonella outbreak that has infected almost 200 individuals in America.

To prevent contracting diseases, the following measures should be taken by the consumers and they include washing the hands with water and soap before preparing or consuming foods, refraining from contaminating the foods, and in addition cooking the foods to the desired internal temperature.

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