An investigation of the outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections across multiple states in US has caused recall of imported cucumbers.
According to the figures of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Salmonella Poona outbreak has been linked to cucumbers and so far has been reported to have affected 558 people in 33 states.
Since 15 September, 140 new cases of the outbreak have been reported, while 112 people have been hospitalized and three people have died.
It may be noted that the Andrew & Williamson recall was related to all the cucumbers sold under the company's "Limited Edition" label starting 1 August to 3 September.
Recalls were initiated by Custom Produce Sales, which marketed these cucumbers under the Fat Boy label, from 1 August. Made-to-order deli sandwiches that included the recalled cucumbers were withdrawn from Alaska, Safeway and Carrs.
In humans, Salmonella infection can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea that may be bloody, fever, chills, headache, and muscle pains; animals experience lethargy, diarrhea that may be bloody, fever, and vomiting, decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain.
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