FDA Tracking 2 Cyclospora Outbreaks with Undisclosed Sources
CyclosporaThe FDA is investigating two Cyclospora outbreaks with undisclosed sources. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was investigating a Cyclospora outbreak that had sickened 51 people. Today, the agency said that…
9 Recent Food Poisoning Outbreaks Linked to Prepackaged Salad
Cyclospora, E. coli, Listeria, Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaPrepackaged salads made by Dole, Fresh Express, Simple Truth, Josie's Organics, and Bright Farms have been linked to nine outbreaks since 2019. The implicated salads were contaminated with a variety of pathogens including E. coli, Salmonella,…
That's Tasty and Simple Truth Basil Cyclospora Recall
CyclosporaPossible Cyclospora contamination has prompted a recall of organic basil for sold under the brand names That’s Tasty and Simple Truth. Shenandoah Growers Inc. of Harrisonburg, VA issued the recall for 3240 units of branded fresh-cut, organic…
Organic Basil Cyclospora Recall - Variety of Brand Names
CyclosporaShenandoah Growers Inc. of Harrisonburg, VA has issued a recall for organic basil sold under a variety of brand names that may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The recalled basil, sold under the brand names Fresh Cut, The Fresh Market, Good…
Bagged Salad Cyclospora Outbreak Ends, but FDA Investigation Continues
CyclosporaThe bagged salad Cyclospora outbreak has ended but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing its investigation, the agency said this week. The 14-state outbreak, linked to bagged salads produced by Fresh Express and sold under…
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salads Ends
CyclosporaA bagged salad Cyclospora outbreak has ended after sickening 701 people in 14 states. Thirty-eight people were hospitalized. Health officials identified the source of the outbreak as bagged salads produced by Fresh Express containing…
Bagged Salad Cyclospora Outbreak Grows, 641 Now Sick
CyclosporaThe bagged salad Cyclospora outbreak now includes 641 people in 11 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Since the agency's last update, issued July 9, the outbreak has expanded to three more states and 132…
Nebraska Salad Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 48
CyclosporaA multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged salad has sickened at least 48 people in Nebraska and hundreds of others in seven other states. A recall has been issued for the salads linked to this outbreak which were all made by Fresh Express…
Salad Cyclospora Outbreak Grows - 509 Sick, Illinois and Iowa Hardest Hit
CyclosporaThe Cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged salad produced by Fresh Express has grown to include 509 cases, more than half of those in Iowa and Illinois, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…
Cyclospora from Bagged Salad? Yes, There is a Test for That
CyclosporaA bagged salad Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 500 people with symptoms that can last for months if untreated. But some people who have sought medical care are being told, incorrectly, that there isn't a test for cyclosporiasis or…
Hy-Vee Bagged Salad Cyclospora Recall Expands as Outbreak Grows
CyclosporaA recall for bagged salad made by Fresh Express and sold under the Hy-Vee brand name has expanded to include 13 products. All of the salads included in this recall contain iceberg lettuce, carrots and red cabbage. Other stores recalling private…