The Cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged salads 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 containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots produced by Fresh Express. The salads were sold under that brand name and a variety of store brands including ALDI Little Salad Bar, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco Signature Farms, ShopRite Wholesome Pantry, and Walmart Marketside. All of the salads were produced at the Fresh Express facility in Streamwood, IL. Multiple recalls were issued.
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Symptoms of a Cyclospora infection include watery diarrhea, nausea loss of appetite, bloating, cramping, weight loss, and fatigue. The people sickened in this outbreak, who range in age from 11 to 92, reported the onset of illness on dates ranging from May 11, 2020 to July 24, 2020.
The number of illnesses reported from each state was: GA (1), IL (211), IA (206), KS (5), MA (1), MI (4), MN (86), MO (57), NE (55), ND (6), OH (7), PA (2), SD (13), WI (47).
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