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Back in July, an infected salmonella epidemic on100 people in 15 different states. Health officials did not know his origin until early August when theDiseases were related to all colors of onions Sold to several grocery stores in the 50 states.

Now theCDC says The epidemic is greater than that previously declared and the cases reached on 1,012 out of 47 states. There is no death, but 136 hospitalizations. The onlyThree states without reported cases are Vermont, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The most reported cases are Utah, California, Oregon, Washington and Montana.

Public servants believe that the Salmonella epidemic has started with red onions. But because of the way culture is cultivated, other colors like white, yellow and sweet yellow are also affected. Total number of cases, 57% are women. However, the epidemic has been reported in persons aged 1 to 102 years.

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If you bought Kroger onions, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Publix, Food Lion and another chain at any time between May and July, it is better to check where they come. Onions were said to have been distributed to grocery stores in Thomson International, Inc. If you are not sure if your onions came from this business, it is the safest to throw them away.

The reminder also includes onion products. Dinges, gaps, salads, salsas and other foods are also a risk of infection in Salmonella. Symptoms may appear six hours to six days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.

To reduce your risk of salmonella infection, eliminate onions and products made with unknown onions of origin. Then clean and disinfect the surfaces that the onions touched. If you believe you have an infection, call your doctor and write what you have eaten in last week.

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