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58 People Hospitalized From East End Salmonella Outbreak
News12 | Long Island • • health
Key Points:
- Since July 1, 58 patients exhibiting symptoms consistent with Salmonella have been treated at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Emergency Department, with most discharged after evaluation.
- Salmonella infection is typically caused by consuming raw or undercooked foods such as eggs, meat, seafood, poultry, fruits, vegetables, unpasteurized dairy, or untreated water.
- Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea, fever, stomach pains, vomiting, and headache, usually lasting from a few hours to several days.
- The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is investigating the outbreak on the East End but has not disclosed specific details about its source or location.
- The New York State Health Department and the Town of Southampton have deferred comments to the Suffolk County authorities regarding the outbreak.
