The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with people becoming ill starting in mid-May. The initial investigation indicates a link to consumption of McDonald’s salads produced for McDonald’s restaurants. Approximately one-fourth of Illinois cases reported eating salads from McDonald’s in the days before they became ill. The Iowa Department of Health has noted a similar increase in cases.“Although a link has been made to salads sold in McDonald’s restaurants in some Illinois cases, public health officials continue to investigate other sources,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “If you ate a salad from McDonald’s since mid-May and developed diarrhea and fatigue, contact a health care provider about testing and treatment.”
RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1+ /25g) in chilled beef from Uruguay in the Netherlands
RASFF-foodborne outbreak suspected (botulism) to be caused by fennel and almonds pesto from Italy in Italy
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RASFF-withdrawal from the market of frozen corn from Hungary in relation to a multi-country foodborne outbreak in Denmark
RASFF-withdrawal from the market of frozen vegetables from Belgium in relation to a multi-country foodborne outbreak in Germany
RASFF-withdrawal from the market of frozen spinach from Hungary in relation to a multi-country foodborne outbreak in Croatia
RASFF-withdrawal from the market of frozen vegetables from United Kingdom in relation to a multi-country foodborne outbreak in the UK
RASFF-withdrawal from the market of frozen vegetables from Poland in relation to a multi-country foodborne outbreak in Poland
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RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen raw shrimps (Penaeus monodon) from Vietnam in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen breaded chicken breast fillets from Germany, with raw material from Poland in the UK
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Hissar (presence (in 1 out of 5 samples)) in whitish sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken grilled from Belgium in Luxembourg
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken meat preparations from Thailand in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (present /25g) in chilled chicken thighs from Poland in Slovakia
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Poland
RASFF-Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Nigeria in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in chorizo from Spain in France
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken breast fillets from Poland in Croatia
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in tapenade pesto from Belgium in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in pinenut kernels from China in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in minced horse meat from Belgium in Belgium
STATE COLLEGE — Health officials said at least 50 people were treated after a reported salmonella infection at a weekend picnic in central Pennsylvania.
The Centre Daily Times reported that Grace Prep High School said in a Facebook video Saturday that at least half of the 100 to 150 guests at a going-away picnic for a longtime teacher Friday had fallen ill with symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
