CDC says toss onions if you don’t know where they came from to avoid salmonella

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A salmonella outbreak impacting more than 30 states and sickening over 600 people in the U.S. are being linked to onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico.





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CDC also advises that surfaces and containers that have been in contact with the onions should be washed with hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.

Most people infected with salmonella can experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC. Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after they eat the affected foods.

Health officials say most people recover without treatment after four to seven days.

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