McDonald ’ s Removes Salads Linked to Intestinal Parasite Outbreak in Midwest
Iowa and Illinois have recorded more than 100 cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes nausea and fatigue. McDonald ’ s has stopped selling salads at about 3,000 locations. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: MATTHEW HAAG Tags: Food Contamination and Poisoning Lettuce Salads Parasites McDonald's Corporation Illinois Iowa Midwestern States (US) cyclosporiasis Source Type: news
McDonald ’s Salads May Be Causing Parasite Outbreak in Some States
(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Health officials in Illinois and Iowa are investigating an increase in people becoming sick from a parasite that causes intestinal illness.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said in a news release Thursday that it has received confirmation of about 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, which is caused by the Cyclospora parasite. The Iowa Department of Public Health, in its own release, said it has identified 15 cases linked to the same illness and parasite.
Both departments say there appears to be a link to consumption of McDonald’s salads. The departments say McDonald’s is also investi...
Source: TIME: Health - July 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Time Tags: Uncategorized onetime public health Source Type: news
AZ Firm Issues Voluntary Product Recall Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Superfood Salad
Papa John ’s Salads and Produce of Tolleson, AZ is voluntarily recalling 148 units of the Superfood Salads due to misbranding and undeclared peanuts. The product contains peanuts which are not declared on the product label as packages of peanuts were mistakenly included in the kits instead of cashews. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - July 13, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
McDonald ’ s Salads Linked to Intestinal Parasite Outbreak in Midwest
Iowa and Illinois have recorded more than 100 cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes nausea and fatigue. McDonald ’ s has stopped selling salads at about 3,000 locations. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: MATTHEW HAAG Tags: Food Contamination and Poisoning Lettuce Salads Parasites McDonald's Corporation Illinois Iowa Midwestern States (US) cyclosporiasis Source Type: news
McDonald's salad suspected in parasite outbreak
Fast-food giant removing salads from thousands of locations after reports of intestinal illnesses (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
McDonald ’ s Salads Linked To More Than 100 Cases Of Foodborne Illness
By Debra Goldschmidt, CNN
(CNN) — The Illinois and Iowa health departments are investigating outbreaks of a parasite that causes intestinal illness and might be linked to McDonald’s salads, both states confirmed. Illinois is reporting 90 cases since mid-May. Iowa is reporting 15 cases since late June.
File photo (Photo Credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)
The cyclospora parasite causes intestinal illness as a result of consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms can begin a week or more after consuming the parasite. They include diarrhea and frequent, sometimes explosive bowel movements, according to the ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Consumer Health News Local TV McDonald's Source Type: news
More than 100 ill from parasite possibly linked to McDonald's salads
The Illinois and Iowa health departments are investigating outbreaks of a parasite that causes intestinal illness and might be linked to McDonald's salads, both states said Thursday. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - July 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
McDonald's salads linked to illness in Illinois
McDonald ’s salads have been linked to an outbreak of intestinal upset in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Thursday that about a quarter of the 90 people who reported a case of cyclosporiasis ate a McDonald’s salad prior to their illness. The most common symptom was frequent bouts of watery diarrhea.
The cases were dispersed across the state, with some reported in Cook County as early as May. The Oak Brook, Illinois-based fast-food chain responded by taking the salads… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 13, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Gina Hall Source Type: news
McDonald's salads linked to illness in Illinois
McDonald ’s salads have been linked to an outbreak of intestinal upset in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Thursday that about a quarter of the 90 people who reported a case of cyclosporiasis ate a McDonald’s salad prior to their illness. The most common symptom was frequent bouts of watery diarrhea.
The cases were dispersed across the state, with some reported in Cook County as early as May. The Oak Brook, Illinois-based fast-food chain responded by taking the salads… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - July 13, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Gina Hall Source Type: news
Iowa, Illinois investigating infections linked to McDonald's salad
The Iowa and Illinois health departments said on Thursday that they were investigating a rise in cyclospora infections linked to salads at McDonald Corp's restaurants. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
7 sneaky things things to avoid when dining out on a diet
FEMAIL rounds up signs that a dish has a lot of calories. Diners shouldn't assume salads are the healthiest option, since toppings and dressing can make them more calorie than burgers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
You ’re Probably Not Washing Your Hands Right, Study Says
People fail to properly wash their hands while cooking 97% of the time, potentially opening them up to food-borne illnesses such as salmonella, norovirus and E. coli, according to a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
FSIS, in partnership with researchers from RTI International and North Carolina State University, sorted 383 people into one of two groups. About half the sample watched a three-minute video about safe food preparation and using food thermometers, while the other did not get any guidance. All of the individuals were then sent into test kitchens outf...
Source: TIME: Health - June 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthytime onetime Research Source Type: news
Some Salads Are Healthier Than Others
FRIDAY, June 29, 2018 -- Not all salads are created equal.
When you ' re choosing your bowl of greens this summer, you should know that three types contain more calories, sodium and fat than you may want, one dietitian says.
So, if you want to eat... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 29, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
