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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70 new cases of salmonella were associated with raw turkey products in the lead-up to Thanksgiving.
Although the outbreak was first announced in July, new cases have been reported in recent months. By early November, about 164 people infected with the epidemic strain of Salmonella Reading had been reported in 35 states. One person in California died and 63 people were hospitalized.
To date, five cases have been reported in Ohio, according to the CDC tracking map. Here's what you need to know:
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Is the outbreak related to a certain type of turkey product?
The epidemic has not been linked to a specific brand of turkey product and sick people have reported buying products from many different places. The strain of the outbreak was identified in samples taken from raw pet food, raw turkey products and live turkeys, according to the CDC.
Is Salmonella common in Ohio?
About 1,300 people infected with salmonella are reported each year in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health. However, the actual number of Ohioans infected each year is estimated at over 37,000 because many people do not seek medical treatment and are not diagnosed with salmonella.
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
Signs of Salmonella infection in humans include diarrhea, fever, stomach pain occurring one to three days after ingestion of the bacteria. Symptoms usually go away in a week. A diagnosis is made by growing salmonella from stool.
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