Fast growing salmonella outbreak under investigation

KANSAS CITY—The CDC is investigating a fast growing salmonella outbreak involving residents in Kansas and 28 other states. The CDC says a specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of the outbreak. The CDC reported 279 individuals sick and 26 hospitalizations.

If you have symptoms of a Salmonella infection, talk to your healthcare provider and report your illness to your health department to help investigators solve this outbreak.

1. Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
2. Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
3. Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
4. Some people – especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems – may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
5. For more information about Salmonella, see the Salmonella Questions and Answers page.