A Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupes has led to 99 illnesses‚ 45 hospitalizations‚ and two deaths‚ according to a CDC food safety alert. The reported outbreak has expanded to 32 states. “So far‚ the CDC reports that the number of cases reported from each state is as follows: Arkansas (1)‚ Arizona (7)‚ California (1)‚ Colorado (2)‚ Georgia (3)‚ Iowa (5)‚ Illinois (4)‚ Indiana (2)‚ Kentucky (5)‚ Massachusetts (1)‚ Maryland (1)‚ Michigan (1)‚ Minnesota (13)‚ Missouri (9)‚ Mississippi (1)‚ North Carolina (2)‚ Nebraska (4)‚ New Jersey (1)‚ Nevada (2)‚ New York (1)‚ Ohio (8)‚ Oklahoma (1)‚ Oregon (1)‚ Pennsylvania (1)‚ Rhode Island (1)‚ South Carolina (3)‚ Tennessee (4)‚ Texas (3)‚ Utah (1)‚ Virginia (1)‚ Washington (1)‚ and Wisconsin (8)‚” Fox News reports. Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has killed 2‚ infected 99: This is a 'wake-up call' https://t.co/Fyerq9im0v — Fox News (@FoxNews) November 26‚ 2023 According to the CDC alert‚ the recalled food includes: Whole cantaloupes Might have a sticker that says “Malichita” or “Rudy‚” with the number “4050”‚ and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique” See Trufresh recall and Crown Jewels recall for more details Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupes Includes cantaloupe cubes‚ melon medleys‚ and fruit medleys Sold in Oklahoma stores between October 30 and November 10‚ 2023 Most have a yellow label with “Vinyard‚” and some have a red label with “Fresh” See recall notice for product photos and more details ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products Includes whole cantaloupes‚ cantaloupe chunks in clamshell packaging‚ and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31‚ 2023 Sold in ALDI stores in Illinois‚ Indiana‚ Iowa‚ Kentucky‚ Michigan‚ and Wisconsin See recall notice [PDF – 2 pages] for more details Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes Includes cantaloupe chunks‚ seasonal blend‚ melon mixes‚ and fruit mixes Packed in clear square or round plastic containers Best-by dates between November 7 to November 12‚ 2023 Sold in Illinois‚ Indiana‚ Kentucky‚ Louisiana‚ Michigan‚ North Carolina‚ Ohio‚ Tennessee‚ Texas‚ and Virginia See recall notice for more details “Investigators are working to identify any additional cantaloupe products that may be contaminated‚” the alert read. Feds recall cantaloupe as 100 get sick NY and NJ among 32 states affected by federal recall of cantaloupes suspected in salmonella poisoning‚ sending 45 people to hospitalshttps://t.co/9zWT2VVCPD — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) November 26‚ 2023 Fox News reports: Salmonella is a type of bacteria found in food that can cause digestive illness. Most people who are infected experience diarrhea‚ fever and stomach cramps anywhere between six hours to six days after consuming the contaminated food. Within a few days‚ most people recover on their own — but some people in high-risk groups may get severely ill and require immediate treatment or hospitalization‚ according to the CDC. Anyone who has consumed any recalled cantaloupes should seek immediate medical attention if they experience any of the following symptoms: Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving Bloody diarrhea So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down Signs of dehydration‚ such as dry mouth and throat‚ infrequent urination and dizziness upon standing Dr. Marc Siegel‚ clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Fox News medical contributor‚ said salmonella produces several toxins. “Symptoms include diarrhea‚ bloody diarrhea and profuse vomiting‚ so dehydration is a primary concern‚” he told Fox News Digital. The infection is particularly problematic for very young kids‚ elderly people and those with a compromised immune system who cannot clear the bacteria as easily and may get very sick‚ hospitalized or die‚ the doctor noted. “The cantaloupes come from Mexico‚ and the bacteria could be from food handlers or animal or irrigation contamination‚” Siegel said.