Federal investigators continue to search for the source of the Salmonella typhi outbreak as the number of infected patients rises.
As of July 3, there were 80 confirmed cases in the outbreak, up from 53 a week earlier, according to an update from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency did not say where the patients live or whether they were hospitalized.
The FDA has begun a tracking effort but has not yet reported which foods are being tracked.
Other news about the spread of infection: At least 48 people have now reported experiencing adverse reactions after eating microdosed chocolates, gummies and cones sold under the Diamond Shrooms brand, including one death.
The FDA has found that edible mushrooms contain dangerous chemicals.
Cases have spread to 24 states. Twenty-seven of the patients have severe symptoms and are hospitalized. Reactions include respiratory failure.
Other symptoms reported by patients include seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, drowsiness), agitation, abnormal heart rate, high/low blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting.
Prophet Premium Blend has recalled all flavors of its edibles. The affected products are sold online and in retail stores nationwide, including stores that sell hemp-derived products (such as cannabidiol). [CBD]delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]) and smoking/vaping products.
Salmonella outbreak For the cucumber-linked disease, the FDA concluded that the source of the pathogen was untreated canal water, which was used by Bednar Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Fla. The cucumbers were distributed to several states by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
As of July 2, 449 cases have been confirmed in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Of patients interviewed, 70% reported eating cucumbers before becoming ill.
The FDA reports that none of the affected cucumbers are on the market and that Bednar Growers’ growing and harvest season for this year is over.
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