Balanced News: Salmonella outbreak linked to imported cantaloupes confirmed in B.C.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has confirmed eight cases of salmonella in the province linked to the consumption of imported cantaloupes. The cases range from infants to 68-year-olds and are spread across different health regions. The cantaloupes, sold under the label “Malichita,” were distributed across several provinces, including B.C. Genetic sequencing has shown a connection between the B.C. cases, the strain of salmonella found in the recalled cantaloupes, and a cluster of cases in the U.S. The investigation is ongoing, and people are advised to discard the affected cantaloupes and seek medical attention if symptoms of salmonella poisoning occur.