Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak 2024. Salmonella can cause an infection known as salmonellosis, which can be fatal in some instances. The announcement was made on september 6 by eagle produce llc of scottsdale, az, following a routine sample testing conducted by state health officials in michigan.
An ongoing outbreak of salmonella infections linked with cantaloupe products continues to expand, with 302 cases in 42 states as of friday, the us centers for disease control and prevention. A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people โ three in the u.s.