"Don't Eat This Fruit" Already 2 Dead... Food Poisoning Outbreak Triggers Emergency in US

US Nationwide Recall Decision

Two people died after eating Mexican cantaloupe melons in the United States. Authorities have decided to recall the melons.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on the 25th that Salmonella bacteria, which cause food poisoning, were detected in some cantaloupe melons distributed in the market.

The CDC reported that two people died in Minnesota after eating the melons, and 99 people showing symptoms of food poisoning were reported across 32 states. Among them, 45 cases required hospitalization.

The CDC stated that the fruit distributor is conducting a nationwide recall and released a list of brands.

The melons have stickers labeled 'Malichita' or 'Rudy,' which also include small print stating 'Product of Mexico.'

The distribution brand names include 'Vinyard,' 'Aldi,' 'Freshness Guaranteed,' and 'RaceTrac.'

The regions where the melons were sold include Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Infection with Salmonella bacteria causes symptoms such as high fever, stomach cramps, severe diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Healthy adults usually recover within 4 to 7 days, but elderly people, children, and those with weakened immune systems can suffer severe consequences, including death.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically appear between 6 hours and 6 days after the bacteria enter the body. Therefore, authorities believe the actual number of patients is likely much higher than reported.