Cucumbers grown in Mexico have spread salmonella to a number of states in the United States. According to federal health officials, the outbreak has killed one person and sickened more than 200 persons.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the death of one person due to the outbreak of Salmonella Poona. The national public health institute of the United States said that the outbreak has been reported in 27 US states since July this year. Over 200 persons are sickened in the US due to outbreak and more than 50% of them are children, as per CDC.

The outbreak has affected Arizona the most. According to reports, about 66 cases have been reported in six counties of the state this week. Health officials confirmed the cases in Arizona and announced that food produced in the state is safe. Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, said, “"State and local health departments have been working around the clock with federal partners to rapidly identify the source of this outbreak so we can inform the public”.

Salmonella Poona affects younger individuals and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of Salmonella Poona include diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramping. Health experts advised those who have consumed cucumbers to visit a doctor if they notice any of the symptoms.

As the cases of the salmonella outbreak are rising every week, a company in California recalled its cucumbers. On Friday, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce recalled its cucumbers grown in Mexico.