"Do not eat" popular cereals as NJ Salmonella cases develop, says CDC

While an outbreak of Salmonella linked to a popular breakfast cereal continues to spread, federal health officials now warn the public not to eat any part of a popular cereal, regardless of the expiry date or the size of the package. Four people were disgusted in New Jersey

The CDC, which announced a recall of Honey Smacks from Kellogg in June, issued a strong warning against grain consumption after 100 people across the country became ill. "Do not eat this cereal," tweeted the CDC

Further information provided by the CDC in an outbreak report indicate that no one should eat Honey Smacks cereals, regardless of the size of the packaging or the expiry date. "Check your home for that and throw it away, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund," the CDC said.

The epidemic has now sickened 100 people in 33 states, according to CDC data. Most infections have so far been reported in New York, where 11 people became ill. In New Jersey, the number of cases has increased by 1 in the last month.

Thirty people were hospitalized because of the disease. There was no death on 13 July, according to CDC information.

Other states affected by the outbreak include California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas and beyond.

Retailers should not sell or serve grain, and the CDC warns that any trace of the product should be discarded. "Even if some of the grain has been eaten and nobody has fallen ill, throw away the rest or return it for a refund," the CDC said.

All reusable containers that may have contained cereals should be thoroughly washed with soapy water to "remove harmful germs".

The cereals look like this:

The packaging looks like this:

Diseases began in early March and were reported through July 2, the CDC said. Some diseases may not yet be reflected in the data

In June, when the recall was announced, the CDC had determined that breakfast cereals were related to the outbreak after a series of illnesses. 39, interviews with infected persons.

Consuming products contaminated with salmonella can lead to serious illness, health experts warn. It can also produce serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others whose immune systems are weakened.

Healthy salmonella-infected individuals may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, the body can enter the bloodstream and produce more serious diseases such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

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