Tuna link to US salmonella outbreak

A yellowfin tuna product used to make dishes like sushi and sashimi sold at US restaurants and grocery stores has been linked to an outbreak of salmonella that has made more than 100 people in 20 states and the District of Columbia ill, the government said.

The Food and Drug Administration said 116 cases had been reported, including 12 people who have been admitted to hospital. No deaths have been reported.