Recalled cucumbers linked to a salmonella outbreak are getting hundreds of people sick. Here's what to know.
Recalled cucumbers linked to a salmonella outbreak are getting hundreds of people sick.The Centers for Disease Control said nearly 450 people have fallen ill across 31 states and D.C. as of July 2.This comes as officials from both the CDC and Food and Drug Administration have been investigating cases of infection with Salmonella africana and Salmonella braenderup bacteria.
RELATED STORY | Cucumbers shipped to 14 states recalled due to potential salmonella contaminationThe CDC said it is likely there are more illnesses linked to the outbreak than are being reported.“The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella,” said the CDC.
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