CDC Tracking Five Active Food-Borne Outbreaks Linked to Oysters, Cheese, and Sprouts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring five active multistate food-borne outbreaks caused by Salmonella and E. coli, with a new investigation linking Salmonella infections to raw oysters. These outbreaks collectively involve 168 reported illnesses, with no deaths to date. Recalls are in effect for oysters, raw milk cheese, alfalfa and radish sprouts, and broccoli sprouts.