Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Doubles in Cases

Two deaths reported in Minnesota as health officials recall multiple brands of cantaloupes and urge consumers to discard affected fruits.

Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has resulted in 99 cases across 32 states, with most cases concentrated in the Midwest.
Two deaths have been reported in Minnesota, and 45 people have been hospitalized nationwide.
Several fruit producers have issued recalls for a number of cantaloupe and cantaloupe products that were distributed nationwide.
The recalled fruits include imported whole cantaloupes grown in Mexico labeled “Rudy” and “Malichita” and pre-cut cantaloupes sold under the “Vinyard,” “Aldi,” “Freshness Guaranteed” and “RaceTrac” brand names.
Health officials have asked consumers and businesses to throw away the recalled fruits and clean any surfaces that came into contact with the fruits.