Earlier this month Del Monte issued a recall of three batches of fresh-cut vegetables after it was discovered that the products are “linked to a parasite that has caused 78 people across four states to fall ill.” According to the recall notice, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the specific contaminated products include “broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, and dip.” So far many of the consumers who ate the recalled products “fell ill with the cyclospora parasite.”
If you frequently buy Del Monte fresh-cut vegetables, you may want pay attention to this recent recall. Earlier this month Del Monte issued a recall of three batches of fresh-cut vegetables after it was discovered that the products are “linked to a parasite that has caused 78 people across four states to fall ill.” According to the recall notice, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the specific contaminated products include “broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, and dip.” So far many of the consumers who ate the recalled products “fell ill with the cyclospora parasite.”
At the moment, the recall includes certain fresh-cut vegetables that were sold in “Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and Illinois.” Consumers can check to see if they have one of the recalled vegetable trays by checking a few details on the package. For starters, the recalled trays were “marked with a ‘best if enjoyed by or before’ of June 17 or earlier.” Additionally, there were only available for purchase from “Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, FoodMax Supermarket and Peapod stores.”
The FDA is still working to find out what ingredient is carrying the parasite and is currently “investigating distribution and supplier information.” Cyclospora cayetanensis is a serious matter and is a parasite that “generally spreads when a person ingests contaminated food or water.” Once infected it can take about a week “for a person to experience symptoms such as nausea, watery or explosive diarrhea, as well as a loss of appetite, weight loss, and bloating.” Fortunately, it can be treated with fluids and antibiotics, according to the CDC. However, if left untreated, people may experience symptoms for months or longer.
That said, anyone who thinks they have one of the recalled products should throw them away immediately. If you think you’ve been infected with the parasite, contact your healthcare provider for treatment.
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Del Monte Recall: 78 People Fall Ill After Parasite Linked to Fresh-Cut Vegetables
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