Salmonellosis – United States
- October 20, 2021
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October 20, 2021 (outbreak date not specified)- There have been recent reports of a salmonella outbreak in 37 states in the United States. Approximately 652 individuals have been infected by the infectious disease. Of the 652 cases, 126 have sought medical attention. No deaths have been reported.
Officials of the source trace the origin of the salmonella to specific onions imported from Chihuahua Mexico. The distributor of the onions is ProSource Inc. For many of the cases, those who ate the onions raw or at restaurants that serve them became ill. According to the source, some of the symptoms presented from a salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If left untreated, the bacterial infection can lead to death.
Health officials are investigating the link between the onions served at several of these restaurants and the company that distributes them. In the interim, it is advise by the officials of the source that individuals do not consume any onions purchased that are unlabeled. They recommend disposing of the onions to reduce the risk of contracting salmonella as these onions are being investigated.
Photo: Salmonella (red) invading human cells.
Infection with salmonella in developed countries generally results in food poisoning. The organisms enter through the digestive tract and must be ingested in large numbers to cause disease in healthy adults. Between 60% to 80% of salmonella infections cases go un-diagnosed.
Risk factors for salmonella infections include a variety of foods. Meats such as chicken and pork have the possibility to be contaminated. A variety of vegetables and sprouts may also have salmonella. Lastly, a variety of processed foods such as chicken nuggets and pot pies may also contain this bacteria.
Salmonella was first visualized in 1880. The name Salmonella was not used until 1900.
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