Bagged Salad Cyclospora Outbreak News – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses possibly linked to ALDI Little Salad Bar Brand Garden Salad sold at ALDI grocery stores, Hy-Vee Brand Garden Salad from Hy-Vee grocery stores, and Signature Farms Brand Garden Salad from Jewel-Osco.
Bagged Salad Cyclospora Outbreak Information
On June 19, 2020, the FDA and CDC announced a joint investigation into a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora potentially linked to ALDI Little Salad Bar Brand Garden Salad, Hy-Vee Brand Garden Salad, and Signature Farms Brand Garden Salad. CDC analysis of epidemiologic information indicates that these bagged salads are the likely cause of the illnesses. The FDA and CDC are actively investigating this outbreak. The FDA has started a traceback investigation to determine supplier and distributor information to find the source and cause of the current outbreak of Cyclospora.
The FDA and CDC are at the beginning stages of their investigation and caution there may be additional retailers and products impacted by the outbreak. Updates will be periodically posted by the FDA as additional information becomes available.
The current case information for the Cyclospora outbreak can be found below:
- Total Illnesses: 76
- Hospitalizations: 16
- Deaths: 0
- Illness Onset Date Range: 5/11/2020 – 6/14/2020
- States with Cases: IA (28), IL (23), KS (1), MN (10), MO (7), NE (7)
Cyclospora Information
Per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements. Other common symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, fever, and other flu-like symptoms may be noted.
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