Colorado is seeing a ‘significant increase’ in salmonella cases. Here’s what you should know.
Colorado health officials report a significant increase in salmonella cases this July, with over 250 cases reported compared to the five-year average of 125. The source of the outbreak remains unidentified, though whole genome sequencing is underway to trace potential links to food, restaurants, or suppliers. A nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to Midwest Poultry Services has sickened 98 people, but its connection to Colorado's surge is unconfirmed.
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