June 23, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Panama Infections Linked to Cantaloupe [final update]
- As of June 20, 2011, a total of 21 ill people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Panama have been reported from Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (1), Maryland (1), Montana (1), Nevada (1), Oregon (6), Pennsylvania (1), Texas (1), Utah (1) and Washington (5). There have been no new case reports since April 22, 2011.
- This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.
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