Salmonella outbreak in 31 US States linked to contaminated cucumbers
An outbreak of salmonella has erupted in the United States, confirmed in hundreds of individuals. Experts warn that the actual number of infected persons could be significantly higher. Many people may not have sought medical attention, and some infected individuals may not yet show symptoms, making it difficult to assess the outbreak's scale fully.
The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released detailed reports on the salmonella outbreak affecting 31 states. It was caused by contaminated cucumbers distributed by several companies across the United States.
Infection has been confirmed in hundreds of individuals, but this number could be significantly underestimated. Experts note that many ill individuals may not have visited a doctor, making it difficult to assess the extent of the issue fully.
Salmonella outbreak in the USA
Information provided by ABC News indicates that contaminated cucumbers caused salmonella infection in precisely 449 individuals in 31 US states. Epidemiological data points to contaminated cucumbers as the source of the infections.
The studies conducted by the federal agency identified "numerous common factors," such as the locations and times of disease onset, the demographic profile of infected persons, and the type of food consumed before falling ill. These similarities have made it possible to determine that contaminated cucumbers are responsible for the outbreak.
The number of persons infected in this outbreak likely far exceeds the official statistics, as many individuals recover without the need for medical consultation and are not tested for salmonella. Additionally, the most recent cases may not yet have been reported."
Typical symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps. These symptoms typically appear between a few hours and six days after consuming contaminated food. In many cases, the symptoms are mild enough that individuals do not seek medical attention, making it difficult to assess the outbreak's scale fully and potentially causing the number of infected persons to be much higher than official data suggests.
