The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Public Health England (PHE) investigated an outbreak of Salmonella in the UK. The outbreak source is thought to be whole honeydew, cantaloupe, and galia melons originating from Costa Rica or Honduras bought on or before 28 May 2021. The initial report identified 52 ill people in the UK. The numbers have currently increased to 99. Many UK retailers may have stocked the affected melons, which have now been removed from sale. The alert issued on 29 May 2021 had also included advice about whole honeydew, cantaloupe, and galia melons from Brazil. However, further investigation shows that melons from Brazil are not likely to be affected. The melons also caused 356 illnesses in Europe (Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland). @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/update-fsa-issues-precautionary-safety-advice-for-specific-melons
FSA updated the status of the melon outbreak due to Salmonella
Update: FSA issues precautionary safety advice for specific melons
The FSA is advising consumers not to eat specific melons which may be contaminated with salmonella.
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