Salmonella, a leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness, has been responsible for numerous cantaloupe-related outbreaks worldwide, resulting in over 3,000 reported cases, hundreds of ...

That being said, when it comes to produce — pre-cut or whole — both experts suggest washing everything thoroughly prior to ...

coli and salmonella, it’s important you wash all products thoroughly ... with bacteria from animal feces that share space with them. Finally, the skin of the melon or cantaloupe lends itself to ...

Melon is one of those refreshing foods that hit the spot ... but we'd be wary of buffets. Eggs are a common source of salmonella, a group of bacteria that causes food poisoning. If you've had food ...

coli, salmonella, and listeria—doesn’t get ... because it breaks the natural exterior barrier of the produce, say a cantaloupe’s rind or an apple’s skin, which might contain lingering ...