2018 Salmonella Adelaide Infections Linked to Pre-Cut Melon (Final Update) – Advice to Consumers and Retailers – Epi Curves

Final Update

Posted July 26, 2018 11:30 AM ET

This outbreak appears to be over. CDC recommends that consumers, restaurants, and retailers choose and handle fruit safely to help prevent foodborne illness. Wash hands and food preparation surfaces before and after preparing fruit. Refrigerate precut fruit at 40°F or colder.

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Adelaide, by date of illness onset*

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, by date of illness onset, as of July 24, 2018

*n=77 for whom information was reported as of July 24, 2018. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.

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