2 deaths in Minnesota linked to cantaloupe salmonella outbreak

Cantaloupes sold in MN linked to outbreak

Contaminated cantaloupes have sickened at least 13 people in Minnesota as part of a nationwide outbreak that has left two people dead, health officials warn. Nationwide, at least 99 cases of salmonella in recent weeks have been linked to cantaloupes including 13 cases in Minnesota and another 13 combined between Wisconsin and Iowa.

(FOX 9) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say two people have died in Minnesota, as the state currently has the highest number of salmonella cases linked to cantaloupe nationwide.

Minnesota has reported 13 sick people, with officials saying the actual number is likely much higher as many cases likely have gone unreported.

"If we’ve heard of a couple of cases, there’s probably going to be a lot more," said Kirk Hughes with Minnesota Poison Control.

Hughes said they have not received any calls that they believe are linked to the Salmonella outbreak, but they are working with the Minnesota Department of Health to identify and track any future cases.

"It's very important that if you have consumed cantaloupe in that time period – six hours to six days – that you report it," said Hughes. "We want to get these cases in so we can start accurately tracking."

Hughes said it's imperative that anyone with stomach cramping, diarrhea, nausea, or fever report to health officials if they have consumed cantaloupe within six hours to a week of getting symptoms.

The following products have been recalled as a result of the outbreak:

Whole cantaloupesMight have a sticker that says "Malichita" or "Rudy," with the number "4050", and "Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique"
Might have a sticker that says "Malichita" or "Rudy," with the number "4050", and "Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique"
Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupes Includes cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys Sold in Oklahoma stores between October 30 and November 10, 2023 Most have a yellow label with "Vinyard," and some have a red label with "Fresh"
Includes cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys
Sold in Oklahoma stores between October 30 and November 10, 2023
Most have a yellow label with "Vinyard," and some have a red label with "Fresh"
ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products Includes whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks in clamshell packaging, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31, 2023 Sold in ALDI stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin
Includes whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks in clamshell packaging, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging
Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31, 2023
Sold in ALDI stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin
Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes Includes cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blend, melon mixes, and fruit mixes Packed in clear square or round plastic containers Best-by dates between November 7 to November 12, 2023 Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia
Includes cantaloupe chunks, seasonal blend, melon mixes, and fruit mixes
Packed in clear square or round plastic containers
Best-by dates between November 7 to November 12, 2023
Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia

If you have any of the recalled cantaloupes, you should throw them out and wash any surfaces they came in contact with. You should contact a doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: