CDC Probes Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Flour Across Multiple States

The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to flour, which has caused a dozen illnesses across 11 states. The agency is urging people not to eat or play with uncooked dough or batter, as most flour is raw and can contain germs that cause food poisoning. Symptoms of a salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. To stay safe, the CDC recommends fully cooking foods made with raw flour and using heat-treated flour for homemade playdough.