Canadian Death Toll in Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak Rises to Seven

Canadian Death Toll in Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak Rises to Seven
Cantaloupe halves are displayed for sale at a supermarket in New York on Dec. 12, 2023. The Canadian Press/AP-Mary Conlon
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting another death from a salmonella outbreak involving cantaloupes, bringing the total to seven.

The agency says there have been 164 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella in eight provinces linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes so far.