Salmonella Outbreak Update: Maryland Cases, Hospitalizations Increase

Salmonella outbreak update: Maryland cases, hospitalizations increase

BALTIMORE — Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its initial report on a recent outbreak of a strain of Salmonella linked to raw oysters, cases and hospitalizations in Maryland have seen a slight increase.

Raw oysters linked to Salmonella outbreak across the United States

At least 64 people across the United States have become ill in a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters.

Raw Oysters Tied to Salmonella Outbreak Sickening 64 People in 22 States, CDC Says

The CDC is investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters. Here’s what to know about symptoms, risks, and how to safely eat oysters.

SC's highly regulated oyster industry reeling from what it calls 'irresponsible' CDC Salmonella info

Nearly a week after the CDC released information that raw oysters were linked to a number of Salmonella illnesses, harvesters are feeling the impact. Some feel that the national health agency acted prematurely.

Salmonella Outbreak Reaches PA

A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters is making people sick across 22 states, including in Pennsylvania.  The CDC says 64 cases have been linked to the outbreak, 20 of whom have been hospitalized.  In Pennsylvania, at least ten cases of Salmonella have been confirmed to be linked to the raw oysters.  Investigators are still working to identify the source of the outbreak and have not yet issued a recall.

Cook those oysters, triple-check that beef

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging caution amid an ongoing Salmonella outbreak that is likely linked to raw oysters.