Salmonella outbreak linked to pumpkin seeds infects 81 in France
Six of the 81 people infected were hospitalised, while two were treated by emergency services, according to the health and agriculture ministries.
An outbreak of Salmonella linked to pumpkin seeds has infected 81 people in several French regions between May and August, according to the health and agriculture ministries. Six of the infected individuals were hospitalized, while two required emergency services. All reported cases have since recovered. The outbreak is attributed to pumpkin seeds processed and sold by a food company in southwestern France, which were later recalled.
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that causes salmonellosis, a common foodborne illness characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
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