U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Onions

The CDC has linked a salmonella outbreak to imported onions from northwest Mexico, affecting over 650 people across 37 states. The onions were imported between July 1st and August 27th and distributed by Prosource. The CDC advises consumers to purchase onions with packaging that indicates their origin and to discard any onions without such labeling to prevent illness.

What has the CDC identified as the source of the recent salmonella outbreak?

• Undercooked chicken

• Contaminated water

• Local tomatoes

• Imported onions

From which region were the onions linked to the outbreak imported?

• Northwest Mexico

• Southwest USA

• Southeast Asia

• Central Canada

During which time period were the affected onions imported?

• September 1st to October 15th

• August 1st to September 15th

• July 1st to August 27th

• June 1st to July 15th

Which company was responsible for distributing the onions linked to the outbreak?

• Green Valley

• Prosource

• Onion World

• Fresh Farms

What should consumers do if they have onions without proper packaging?

• Cook them thoroughly

• Store them in the fridge

• Throw them away

• Wash them with soap