PRO/AH/EDR> Trichinellosis – Argentina: (CB) salami, alert

Trichinosis — Argentina
Health officials in Argentina report that a trichinellosis outbreak reported on April 27 has now affected 119 people in a number of cities and towns in Córdoba province.
According to the information reported by different health centers in the province, the cases include 50 from Toledo, 23 from Lozada [both in Santa María department], 27 from Río Segundo [department], and 19 from the city of Córdoba.
All patients reported the consumption of chacinados (salami) without labeling and