Salmonella Infections Linked to Cucumbers Sold in Wisconsin
Three Wisconsinites ill, cucumbers recalled, Wisconsinites urged to check homes for them
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cucumbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Anyone who purchased the contaminated cucumbers is advised to not eat, serve, sell, use, or distribute them and to throw them away. DHS urges Wisconsinites to check their homes for cucumbers, and if unsure whether those cucumbers are part of the recall, contact the store where they purchased them. DHS also encourages Wisconsinites to clean and sanitize surfaces that could have come into contact with the recalled product to reduce cross-contamination. Anyone who ate contaminated cucumbers and is experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact a health care provider right away. Signs and symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting that lasts for several days.
Salmonella infection, or Salmonellosis, is caused by Salmonella bacteria that are spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or by direct or indirect contact with poop from infected people or animals. Salmonella is a common cause of diarrheal illness, though in rare cases it can cause bloodstream infections. Children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems may have more serious symptoms. Though most people will recover from salmonellosis on their own, some may require extra fluids to prevent dehydration.
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