News10 [dot] com is reporting a salmonella outbreak in 37 states nationwide is being caused by fresh whole onions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, said in an update this week. “Throw away any unlabeled onions at home,” the CDC said in a tweet. “Do not eat, sell, or serve red, white or yellow onions imported from Mexico and distributed U.S.-wide by ProSource Inc.” The company imported the onions from Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed them to restaurants and grocery stores throughout the United States. ProSource said the onions were last imported August 27, but because of the vegetable’s long shelf life they may still be in stores. Investigators are still working to determine if the outbreak is tied to other distributors. The outbreak has left at least 652 people sickened, but the actual number of those who suffered from salmonella is probably much higher. The CDC recommends checking any onions for a label indicating that they were imported by ProSource Inc. from Mexico and then throwing them away. Any other fresh onions that are red, white or yellow and are without labels should also go into the trash. All surfaces that made contact with the onions should be washed with hot soapy water, and any dishes or containers should go through the dishwasher. Anyone who experiences diarrhea, fever, vomiting or dehydration are urged to contact a health care provider Read the full story at News10 [dot] com.