- At least 279 people have contracted salmonella infections, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . - At least 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
- CDC experts think the outbreak may actually be much larger than what’s been reported.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning of a fast-growing Salmonella outbreak that has been detected in 29 states.
It’s unclear what’s causing the Salmonella Oranienburg infections, but multiple cases have been traced back to restaurants.
As of Sept. 21, 279 people have contracted an infection, according to an update released by the
Twenty-six people have been hospitalized. There have been no deaths.
The CDC suspects the case count is much higher but is being underreported since so many people who contract a salmonella infection recover at home without medical care.
Source: healthline