In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have joined with state and local partners to investigate several Cyclospora illnesses associated with recalled Del Monte 6oz and 12oz vegetable trays containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and dill dip that were sold by Kwik Trip/Kwik Star locations in Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Additionally, Del Monte is recalling 'small veggie trays' which are 28oz and include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and dill dip that were distributed to Illinois and Indiana.
As of 5 July 2018, CDC has reported 212 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in persons from Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin who reportedly consumed the vegetable trays.
Seven of those people have been hospitalised and no deaths have been reported. The two cases from Michigan reportedly purchased the vegetable tray in Wisconsin and therefore Michigan is not impacted from this outbreak.
On 8 June 2018, Del Monte withdrew its 6oz and 12oz vegetable trays from retail market locations, and they are not currently available for purchase.
However, consumers who purchased these trays before the withdrawal may still have product in their homes since the expiration date is 17 June 2018 or earlier.
The 28oz vegetable trays that were distributed to Illinois and Indiana are being recalled as of 15 June 2018. Del Monte reported that the recalled products were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, FoodMax Supermarket and Peapod in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and have 'Best If Enjoyed By' date of 17 June 2018 or earlier.
The FDA has not identified which of the ingredients is the vehicle for this outbreak; each component of the vegetable trays is under consideration.
FDA is currently reviewing distribution and supplier information related to the vegetable trays; the investigation is ongoing.
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