Salmonella Outbreak from Cantaloupe Declared Over by CDC After 6 Deaths and 400 Illnesses
BALTIMORE – The Centers for Disease Control declared an end to the cantaloupe salmonella outbreak that affected over 400 people across 44 states and Canada, resulting in 158 hospitalizations and six deaths. The tainted cantaloupe, sold under the Malchita and Rudy brand names, was distributed at various retailers in the United States and Canada between September and December 2023. In Canada, more than 160 cases were reported, with 61 hospitalizations and seven deaths linked to …