How to handle cantaloupe for food safety

Proper handling of cantaloupe can help prevent foodborne illness. Federal officials say a salmonella outbreak is suspected of coming from Indiana grown cantaloupe although no specific grower has been identified yet.   Purdue University food microbiologist Haley Oliver says the FDA recommends washing the rind before cutting through any cantaloupe.

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