2011 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Panama Infections Linked to De Monte Cantaloupe
Del Monte Fresh Produce recalled whole cantaloupes after an epidemiologic link was found between the cantaloupe and an outbreak of Salmonella Panama. The cantaloupes were sold as a package of three through warehouse clubs in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The cantaloupes were grown in Guatemala.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+panama, salmonella+panama, cantaloupe, salmonellaOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AZ, CA, CO, MD, MT, NV, OR, PA, UT, WA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Panama |
| Vehicle(s): | Melon |
| Location(s): | Retail, Private Home |
| Brand name(s): | Del Monte |
| Molecular test results: | Unknown |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 20 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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