Salmonella outbreaks hit Virginia and Maryland

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a despicable duo of salmonella outbreaks sickened 36 people in 17 states, including Virginia and Maryland.

The CDC said the outbreaks are linked to Italian meats and that it “is working to determine which specific brands and products are causing disease and whether the outbreaks are linked” to the same brands and meat products.

Suspicious meats are salami, prosciutto, coppa and soppressata, which are often found in antipasto or cold cuts.

So far, no deaths have been reported.

According to the CDC’s epidemic map, one person in Virginia is sick and one person in Maryland is sick. The disease has not been reported to DC

The CDC has said you’re at a higher risk of getting serious salmonella illness if you’re 65 or older, or have a health problem, or are taking medications that reduce your body’s ability to fight. germs. Children under 5 are more likely to get very sick from salmonella.

To avoid getting sick, the CDC recommends heating all Italian-style meats to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit or until warm before eating if you’re at greater risk.

The CDC lists the following symptoms:

• Most people infected with Salmonella suffer from diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.
  • Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
  • Most people recover without treatment after four to seven days.
• Some people, especially children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems, may have more serious illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
• For more information on salmonella, see the CDC’s Questions and Answers page on Salmonella.

Call your health care provider right away if you have any of these serious salmonella symptoms:

• Diarrhea and fever over 102 degrees;
• Diarrhea for more than three days that does not improve;
• Bloody diarrhea;
• So much vomiting that you can’t hold back fluids;
• Signs of dehydration, such as:
  • Not a lot of pee;
  • Dry mouth and throat;
  • Sensation of dizziness when standing.

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