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What's a Parent to do during a Salmonella Outbreak - 13 ill from Cantaloupes and 25 ill from Zeppoles

By Marler Clark

The FDA and Del Monte have recalled nearly 5,000 cases of cantaloupe after 13 cases of Salmonella serotype Panama were reported in the following states: Washington (4 cases), Oregon (5 cases), California (2 cases) Maryland (1 case) and Colorado (1 case).

The Rhode Island Department of Health has reported 25 people who are ill throughout the state, with a common characteristic among many as having consumed zeppoles from DeFusco's Bakery. 13 of the 25 have tested positive for Salmonella and 10 people have been hospitalized.

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Full post as published by Food Poison Blog on March 27, 2011 (boomark / email).