Melons Stand Out As Produce Safety Problem - Senior Citizens are at increased risk if infected with Samonella bacteria

Here's an article that will have you thinking twice before purchasing melons, cantaloupe in particular. They recommend selecting melons carefully, using gloves or hand sanitizer after touching them, and putting them in a plastic bag at the grocery store (so they won't possibly contaminate any other food items). Once home you should wash the melon in warm water (not cold) or soak it in vegetable wash or bleach solution. The article further explains what to do after that, and states "But in reality, if the melon has been exposed to Salmonella, you will likely not be able to remove it completely, whatever the cleaning method."

Senior citizens, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk for serious illness if they are infected with salmonella bacteria.

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