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CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions

The CDC says that fresh whole onions are causing a salmonella outbreak in 37 states.

They say the contaminated onions are fresh, whole red, white and yellow onions that were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and distributed by Prosource Inc. The CDC says the onions were sold to restaurants and grocery stores across the U.S.

According to Prosource Inc., these onions were last imported on Aug. 27, but can last up to three months in storage and could still be in homes and businesses. Investigators are working to find out if other onions and suppliers are linked to the outbreak.

The CDC says businesses should not sell or serve fresh whole red, white or yellow onions that were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and distributed by Prosource Inc. They should also check storage coolers for these onions, and if they cannot identify where they are from, throw them away.

Additionally, businesses should wash and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with these onions.

Consumers should also not purchase or eat any fresh whole red, white or yellow onions, and throw them away if they do not have a sticker or packaging. Furthermore, consumers should wash surfaces and containers that the onions may have touched using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.

The CDC says Americans should call their healthcare providers right away if they show any of the following severe Salmonella symptoms:

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees
  • Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, including: not using the bathroom much, dry mouth or throat, feeling dizzy when standing up

The CDC says individuals infected with Salmonella start seeing symptoms about six hours after swallowing the bacteria. However, most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.

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