salmonella

A biology professor says there is always a disease risk with pet reptiles, but cats can also transmit potentially-dangerous illnesses to people.

First declared in November of last year, the CDC says the Salmonella outbreak linked to certain whole and pre-cut cantaloupes is over.

Since salmonella’s discovery nearly 150 years ago, humans have tried and failed to eradicate this bacterium.

The FDA urged people who bought the affected fruits to throw them out.

The CDC issued the warning after Salmonella was recorded in 11 U.S. states—26 people ill, 9 of whom have been hospitalized.