An outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to garden salads continues to grow as health officials seek where the ingredients were grown.
As of July 22, there were 641 cases in 11 states, an increase from 509 cases in 8 states on July 8, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA has reported the salads, containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots, were processed at a Fresh Express facility in Streamwood, Ill. The ingredients were grown in the U.S. and Central Mexico. Private-label store brands of garden salads were recalled by Aldi, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, Shoprite and Walmart and Giant Eagle.
“FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing to determine the cause and source of the outbreak,” according to the FDA’s July 23 update. “Salad ingredients (iceberg lettuce, carrots and red cabbage) continue to be items of interest in the investigation. As this outbreak investigation continues, the FDA will provide additional updates to this advisory.”
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