A salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut cantaloupe melon has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals in the United States and Canada.
In the United States, three people have died and at least 96 others have required hospital treatment.
Health officials have reported at least 230 cases of salmonella in 38 states.
The contaminated cantaloupe was also distributed to Canada, where 129 cases have been reported. Five individuals have died, and 44 individuals have been hospitalized.
Many of those who became ill reported consuming pre-cut cantaloupe in plastic packages and trays sold in stores.
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that individuals should not purchase, consume, or serve cantaloupe if they are unaware of its origin.
Six companies have issued recalls for products containing cantaloupe, including fruit cup mixes.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that if individuals are uncertain whether their melon is one of the recalled products, they should not consume it.
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Last week, the CDC reported that individuals requiring hospital treatment included residents of care homes and children at daycare centres.
The number of people affected by the outbreak is likely higher than what has been reported. It typically takes three to four weeks to determine whether a sick person is part of an outbreak.
Health officials are still investigating whether additional products are connected to the illnesses.
Salmonella causes stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can result in severe illness in young children, individuals over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune systems.