Former JPMorgan Chase chief economist Anthony Chan shared his thoughts on Kamala Harris’ statement about making it a top priority to lower prices on ‘Varney & Co.’ despite already being in office. Meanwhile, cucumbers in 31 states and the District of Columbia are being recalled due to a salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported cases of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, impacting 449 individuals with 125 hospitalized. Fortunately, no fatalities have been recorded.
The CDC traced the infection to two sources, one being untreated canal water used by a grower in Florida. Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, has initiated a recall affecting whole cucumbers distributed to 31 states. The outbreak has affected 449 people across 31 states and Washington, D.C.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically appearing within 6 hours to 6 days after ingestion. Recovery usually occurs within 4 to 7 days without treatment. However, children under 5, adults over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems may experience more severe symptoms requiring medical intervention. The situation is being closely monitored, with precautions advised for those at higher risk.
Vocabulary List:
- Recalled /rɪˈkɔːld/ (verb): Called back or summoned especially in reference to products or items due to safety concerns.
- Outbreak /ˈaʊt.breɪk/ (noun): A sudden increase in disease cases in a particular time and place.
- Salmonella /ˌsæl.məˈnɛl.ə/ (noun): A type of bacteria that causes foodborne illness.
- Symptoms /ˈsɪmp.təmz/ (noun): Signs or indications of a condition or disease.
- Intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ (noun): The act of getting involved in a situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.
- Individuals /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/ (noun): Single human beings as distinct from a group or community.
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