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.
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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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