Many states of America have been witnessing the havoc of the coronavirus as well as other bacteria for some time. So far 400 people have been reported to be infected in America due to this bacteria. While 60 people have been admitted to the hospital.

An alert has been issued by the US-based Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) not to consume onions supplied by Thomson International Company. If you have prepared something similar to eating with this onion, do not eat it but throw it away. Because the infection of Salmonella bacteria is spreading through these onions.

What causes Salmonella bacteria?

Eating onions infected with salmonella bacteria causes a person’s body temperature to rise rapidly. Due to this, there is high fever, vomiting problem, diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. According to media reports, 400 people from 34 states of the United States have been exposed to this bacterial infection so far. While 60 of them had to be hospitalized due to serious condition.

Effect of salmonella bacteria?

Health experts say that the problem of diarrhea, fever, vomiting or stomach pain in a person eating onions made with salmonella bacteria can be seen anytime within 6 hours to 6 days. That is, the effect of this bacterial infection can be seen at different times in every person. Then even if they consumed infected onions at one time.

Doctors say that the effect of salmonella bacteria is usually not seen on children below 5 years of age. But children above the age of 65 years and above or more are vulnerable to this bacteria. If the infection spread due to this bacteria is not treated in time, it spreads to the intestines spreading the bacteria and badly infects the digestive system.

What does the Food and Drug Administration say?

Regarding infection with onions, the American Food and Drug Administration says that the infection of salmonella bacteria spread in the US is currently related to red onions. But in terms of security, along with red, white and yellow onions have also been asked to return from the market. Meanwhile, onion supplier company has said that between June 19 and July 11, there have been complaints about onions sent to the market. Therefore, onions supplied in the meantime are being recalled from all shops and stores.

Is it a threat to Indian onions as well?

As of now, no such concern has been raised by the Indian authorities. However, make sure that the onions you eat are fresh. Avoid the rotten onions.

News Source: India.com

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