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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pumpkin Seeds in France
4 Sep
Summary
- 81 people were infected with salmonella from pumpkin seeds.
- Six individuals required hospitalization due to the outbreak.
- Affected pumpkin seeds were processed in southwestern France.
An outbreak of salmonella, a common foodborne illness, affected 81 people in France between May and August. The source of the infection has been traced to a batch of pumpkin seeds processed by a food company located in southwestern France.
Six of the individuals infected required hospitalization, and two others received emergency services. Fortunately, all affected individuals have since recovered after their symptoms subsided. The implicated pumpkin seeds were sold by multiple retailers, including the Grand Frais chain. Products have been recalled as a precautionary measure.
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