CDC: Salmonella outbreak hits 35 states [Mexican cucumbers]

abc15.com ^ | Oct 7, 2015 | Eric Pfahler

[donna]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking into a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Poona after linking the outbreak to imported cucumbers.

The CDC reported the outbreak has impacted 732 people from 35 states as of Tuesday. Four deaths have been attributed to the outbreak, according to the CDC.

Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps that can last four to seven days.

[Red Badger]

ALWAYS WASH YOUR PRODUCE! EVEN IF YOU GROW IT YOURSELF!.............

[Red Badger]

That’s Murry the Moray Eel................

[butlerweave]

Ick! Do they do that?

The Chinese have been doing it to Watermelons for long time now

[gov_bean_ counter]

You would think...

[donna]

I’ve heard that bacteria in soil can also be taken up by the roots of plants and remain inside the plant’s veins!

I want American grown veggies.

[JEDI4S]

Never heard of heavy water before? :-)

[goodnesswins]

I wash and spray with a vinegar/water mixture (let lettuce sit in it for awhile)...

[lonestar]

I can’t stand the thought of eating anything from filty China!

[JEDI4S]

We should make our illegal invaders become food tasters!

:-)

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Beats herpes or HIV.

[Gamecock]

No telling where those things have been...

I think vegetables can be very sensuous, don't you?

[donna]

Long ago I attended grade school in a farm community. I can still remember the teacher explaining the development of good farming in America. The kids really took that stuff in because it was their livelihood.

[Red Badger]

Not sure if vinegar kills salmonella.

http://www.mnn.com/health/healthy-spaces/stories/disinfectants-a-guide-to-killing-germs-the-right-way

[Beagle8U]

“I want American grown veggies.”

Walmart sells only USA grown cucumbers’.

[Sarah Barracuda]

And yet another reason NOT to eat anything from Mexico

[gov_bean_ counter]

Haha!

[NonValueAdded]

Stanky Poona

[Secret Agent Man]

:)

[cripplecreek]

I’ve never encountered the farms but Michigan is apparently a top state for growing cucumbers for pickles.

[bgill]

We’ve been eating our own home grown cukes as well. They petered out a month ago and the new seedings didn’t make so hoping this current crop will make before cold weather. Doubt it. I’ll do without before buying from the store.