Salmonella Outbreak from Cantaloupe Ends with More Than 400 Infected Across US and Canada
Atlanta, Georgia – The Centers for Disease Control declared the end of the salmonella outbreak related to cantaloupe last Friday. Over 400 individuals fell ill in 44 states, leading to 158 hospitalizations and six deaths. In addition to the United States, the tainted cantaloupe was also sold in Canada, where more than 160 cases were reported, including 61 hospitalizations and seven deaths. The affected cantaloupes, sold under the Malchita and Rudy brands, were distributed at …