2000 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Infections Linked to Cantaloupe
An outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections occurred among people who ate whole or pre-cut cantaloupe. This outbreak was one of three outbreaks that occurred between 2000 and 2002 involving imported, Mexican cantaloupe. These outbreaks led to an import alert on cantaloupes from Mexico.
Tags:
group+g1, salmonellosis, s.+poona, poona, salmonella+poona, melon, fruitOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Poona |
| Vehicle(s): | cantaloupe |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 47 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 9 |
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