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Tainted cantaloupes linked to 13 deaths, public health officials say

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Tainted cantaloupes linked to 13 deaths

Thirteen people have died from consuming bacteria-tainted cantaloupes in the deadliest U.S. outbreak of a food-borne illness since 1998, according to the CDC.

Tainted cantaloupes linked to 13 deaths, public health officials say

CNN Wire Staff

Updated 3:28 PM EST,
Wed September 28, 2011

Jensen Farms is recalling Rocky Ford whole cantaloupes that were shipped between July 29 and September 10.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

NEW: 4 families affected have filed lawsuits

Tainted cantaloupe are linked to 13 deaths; 72 illnesses have been reported in 18 states

The illnesses are linked to Rocky Ford cantaloupes grown at Jensen Farms in Colorado

The outbreak was first reported September 12

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http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/28/health/cantaloupe-deaths/index.html?hpt=hp_t1




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