What are the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning?
Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 12-72 hours after the ingestion of contaminated food. The illness usually lasts 4-7 days, and most people recover without treatment. Individuals with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to suffer severe illness. To learn more about Salmonella, please see Salmonella Symptoms. Has the FDA made other recommendations regarding the safe handling of Cantaloupes? Although consumers are warned not to eat Agropecuaria Montelibano cantaloupes, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, the FDA recommends that consumers take the following steps to reduce the risk of contracting Salmonella or other foodborne illnesses from cantaloupes: •
