Recalled Cantaloupe Makes Five Minnesotans Sick

UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Department of Health is warning consumers about a fresh fruit recall that has been linked to several cases of salmonella in the state.

Arizona-based produce manufacturer Trufresh has announced a recall of all sizes of cantaloupe with the “Malichita” sold between October 16th and 23rd due to potential contamination and a related salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada.

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The MDH says five Twins Cities residents got sick between October 25th and November 4th and one of them was hospitalized after eating a contaminated cantaloupe.

Health officials say to contact your care provider if you are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea and fever after eating one of the cantaloupes.

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