One person has died in Oklahoma as a multi-state outbreak
of salmonella infection linked to imported cucumbers continues.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said as of Monday, 732 people
infected with outbreak strains of salmonella have been reported in 35 states.
The Oklahoma death brings the total number of fatalities to four. There was no
immediate information available on the identity or hometown of the Oklahoma
victim.
Scientists say It can take up to a week from the time people eat food
contaminated with salmonella before they get sick.
Also, cucumbers have a shelf life of up to 14 days, and it's not unexpected to
continue to see illnesses reported after the recalls.
The CDC continues to investigate.
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