CDC links red onions to salmonella outbreak across the U.S., Canada

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-links-red-onions-salmonella-outbreak-across-u-s-canada-n1235675

Aug. 3, 2020, 4:38 PM EDT
By Kelsie Sandoval

Nearly 400 people in 34 states have fallen ill from a salmonella outbreak linked to red onions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

At least 396 people have been infected with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, from six hours to six days after exposure, according to the CDC.

The first cases were reported on July 10, affecting three states. Since then, the list of states has increased to 34. So far, 59 people have been hospitalized.

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