On July 1, he began to feel headachy, nauseous, and “developed severe diarrhea.”

When tests came back positive for a salmonella infection, his doctor prescribed him with antibiotics.

A month later,when Willis filed a lawsuitagainst Thomson International, he was still on the medication.

Red onions Salmonella outbreak

Later that month, she was also treated for swelling in her lower legs, ankles, and feet.

What to do if you have onions from Walmart or Kroger

Salmonella is something to take seriously.

Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

red onions

The CDC has traced many of these cases back to Thomson’s International’s red onions.

Due to the breadth of the outbreak, the CDC recommends that you check the onions in your refrigerator.

The same applies to dishes you’ve prepared using them.

Take extra precautions bysanitizing any surfacesthat might have come in contact with your onions.

If these cannot confirm the source of their onions, avoid purchasing products made using them.

Finally, if you experience salmonella-like symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and your local health department immediately.