Calif. Public Health Officials Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Tuna
On Thursday, the California Department of Public Health launched an investigation into the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 53 people in nine states. Officials say the outbreak has affected at least 31 California residents in six counties.
- "Salmonella Outbreak Possibly Linked to Sushi Spreads to Nine States" (Rocha, "L.A. Now," Los Angeles Times, 5/21).
- "53 People in 9 States Sickened After Eating Raw Tuna" (AP/U-T San Diego, 5/21).
- "California Dept. of Public Health Still Looking for Source of Bad Tuna, Salmonella Scare" (Linhart, Sacramento Sun Times, 5/24).
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