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Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Cucumbers

Federal health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 162 people across 25 states. Among the cases, 54 have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported. Preliminary investigations point to cucumbers as the likely source, with 47 of 65 interviewed patients reporting cucumber consumption. Testing has confirmed salmonella in a cucumber sample, and further tests are underway. Additionally, an investigation is ongoing into a Salmonella Braenderup outbreak,...