CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Spreads To 42 States

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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has reportedly sickened nearly 400 people in 42 states, but they don't know how the bacteria are spreading.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not named all the states.

Ohio officials say at least 50 people there have been sickened by salmonella since October. California officials report 51 cases as of last week. Michigan had 20 cases and seven people there were hospitalized.

Most people infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours later. The illness usually lasts four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment.

Officials say steps to protect against illness include careful handling of raw meat and frequent hand washing.

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Posted by: Bob Location: Wichita on Jan 7, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Why is it that every news article that I have read on this salmonella outbreak in 42 states does not have the states listed. I would like to know if Kansas is the state that has seen an outbreak or if we are one of the few that does not have it. Also, how is it that this day in age we can not determine the source of this outbreak, especially if it is noted in over half the country?!

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