If you have more than 65 years, do not eat this kind of meat right now, CDC warns

You must be careful around these meats because two epidemics of Salmonella affect 17 states.


There is nothing like a throat plate that stacked with everything from Prosciutto to Parmesan, with Mustard with mortadelle and Gouda's grapes. But before diving into a spread on your next dinner or during a summer barbecue this weekend, you need to know the latest food-related epidemic that disease control and prevention centers (CDC) investigate , especially if you are over 65 years old. Read it To find out which Italian style meats You must avoid you at the present time, depending on the CDC-or less, prepare yourself very specificly.

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Italian style meats made 36 people sick ofSalmonellaThrough the United States, the CDC says.

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The CDC has published a serious warning on August 24, saying that they are investigating twoSalmonella Epidemics related to Italian style meats.

The common point of those affected - 36 people and reckons - is that they reported "the consumption of Salami, Prosciutto and other meats that can be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments before falling ill," said CDC .

"No deaths were reported, but 12 people on the 36 became ill had to be hospitalized"The CDC warned on Twitter.

As investigators work to identify contaminated specific products and "determine if both epidemics are linked to the same source of food," they urge people to caution around all Italian-style meats.

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People over 65 should be very cautious around "all Italian style meats".

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The CDC says that people who areat higher risk of developing a serious illness ofSalmonellaAre these 65 years and older, people who have a state of health or take drugs that removes their immune systems and children under five.

As a result, these people need to carefully prepare their Italian-style meats for the moment. "Until we identify which Italian-style meats make people who are sick, chaleure all Italian meat at an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit or until hot steam cooking before eating if you are higher, "says the CDC. "Heating food at a high enough temperature helps kill germs likeSalmonella. "

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The epidemics affected people in 17 sates.

Meat slicer with prosciutto, an Italian meat
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Most affected patients are in California, where sevenPeople have been sick. There were also five cases ofSalmonellaIn Arizona, four to Illinois and three in Ohio.

The rest of the states related to epidemics had only one or two cases reported so far: Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

ThefirstSalmonella Case See you at the beginning of May and the newest was reported at the end of July. However, the CDC prevents that "recent diseases can not yet be reported as usually needed3 to 4 weeks Determine if a sick person is part of an epidemic. The real number of people in an epidemic is also probably much higher than the number reported. It's because a lot of people recover without medical care and are not tested forSalmonella. "

If you have eaten italian style meats and notice any of these symptoms, call a doctor immediately.

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Most people who are infected withSalmonellaExpand diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps ranging from six to six days after consuming contaminated food. While the majority of patients restore without treatment in one week, the CDC says to search for serious signs ofSalmonellaThe disease, especially if you are raised.

The CDC warns that when they continue to investigate, if you have consumed Italian style meats and live one of the following symptoms, "call your health care provider immediately."

    • Diarrhea with a fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit or more
  • Diarrhea that lasts more than three days and does not improve
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Inability to keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, like not urinating, a dry mouth and a gorge and vertigo on standing

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