CDC warns of a 'rapidly growing' Salmonella outbreak amid more than 200 reported infections

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,INSIDER•July 25, 2020


The Center for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a "rapidly growing" outbreak of Salmonella infections.

On Friday, the CDC reported that a total of 212 people from 23 states have been infected with Salmonella with a total of 31 hospitalizations.

The CDC has not "identified a specific food, grocery store, or restaurant as the source of this outbreak," according to the report.

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To prevent Salmonella infection, the CDC advises washing hands and cleaning fruits and vegetables before consumption. The agency also recommends refrigerating perishable foods. They have not yet advised against consuming, serving, or selling any food item at this time.