The Illinois Department of Public Health said Saturday they received confirmation of approximately 23 cases that appear to be linked to a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite.
Health officials said cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with people becoming ill starting in mid-May.
“Although a link has been made to Cyclospora in some Illinois cases, public health officials continue to investigate other sources,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “If you consumed store brand packaged garden salads since May and then developed watery diarrhea, please contact a health care provider about testing and treatment.”
People can become infected by consuming food or water contaminated with feces that contains the parasite. Cyclospora is not spread directly from one person to another.
Symptoms usually begin about a week after exposure, although some people who are infected may not have any noticeable symptoms. Symptoms may include the following:
• Frequent bouts of watery diarrhea (the most common symptom)
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Cramping, bloating, and/or increased gas
• Nausea (vomiting is less common)
• Fatigue
• Low-grade fever
Cyclospora infection can be treated with specific antibiotics. If not treated, the illness may last for a few days to a month or longer.
The initial investigation indicates a link to consumption of store brand packaged garden salads from Aldi, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco grocery stores in Illinois.
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced it's recalling its 12 ounce Bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region due to the potential contamination.
Officials said the recall is limited to 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad, all UPCs and expirations dates.
They said the product was distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores across its eight-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
They said Hy-Vee has not received any reports of illness due to consumption of its Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad and customers who purchased this product should discard it or return it to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.
June 21, 2020 at 04:09AM
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