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Qukes baby cucumbers linked to Salmonella Outbreak
2 years ago •source ww2.health.wa.gov.au
Outbreak
Western Australia, Australia
The Department of Health of Western Australia (WA) is advising the public about an outbreak of diarrheal illnesses caused by Salmonella Typhimurium linked to the consumption of Qukes® brand baby cucumbers. Up to December 30th, as part of the ongoing investigation, 19 people in WA have reported ill with the same strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.Earlier on December 30, a private lab, Pathwest, confirmed Salmonella Typhimurium from a Qukes® brand baby cucumber purchased at a Perth metropolitan supermarket on 23 December 2022. This information was communicated to the supplier, Perfection Fresh in South Australia.
The Department of Health WA is advising people not to consume Qukes® purchased in December 2022 until more information becomes available. This is the only brand under investigation, other brands of cucumbers are safe to eat.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/Warning-over-Qukes-baby-cucumbers-following-salmonella-outbreak
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