After recalling cantaloupes earlier in March due to risk of salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the contamination risk to Class 1, the agency's most serious risk category, on April 20.
Approximately 8,300 cartons of cantaloupes sold by distributor Ayco Farms Inc. have been affected in the states of Pennsylvania, Florida, California, and New York. The FDA described the products with potential salmonella contamination as being fresh cantaloupe wrapped in food-safe plastic bags packed in corrugated cardboard cartons containing between six and 12 melons per box.
Food poisoning caused by salmonella is a common illness, often marked by symptoms like nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. It usually occurs after consuming contaminated food without realizing it. The good news is that salmonella infections can often be prevented with proper knowledge and precautions.
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