Subscribe Now

travelers today

Home » News

You Might Want To Stop Eating Salads From McDonald’s

Travelers Today       By    MJ De Castro

Updated: Jul 28, 2018 09:27 PM EDT

Text Size: A A A

People ordering salad in McDonald's might want to rethink their decision because it has caused an outbreak of intestinal illness in over 160 people.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 163 people across 14 states have been diagnosed with the cyclospora parasite after eating the famous fast food chain's salad. To prevent more cases of the multi-state outbreak, the salads were pulled out from 3,000 of its locations across America.

According to a statement by the fast food chain officials, it has decided to remove its salads in states that were identified by the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Furthermore, McDonald's will replace it with a different supplier.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Additionally, CDC said that the cases of laboratory-confirmed cases in which people have become ill due to the parasite increased from 227 to 237.

When the public health officials in Iowa and Illinois have announced the reported cases were linked to the McDonald's restaurants' lettuce blend, it prompted the chain to pull out its salads in its Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and West Virginia stores.

In a statement by the Illinois Department of Public Health, around 25 percent of the 90 cases of cyclosporiasis ate the salad before they got sick. The same findings were made by the public health officials from Iowa.

Medical director of the state health department Patricia Quinlisk said that the office has identified 15 people who ate the salad in late June to early July prior to getting sick.

Illinois and Iowa public health authorities previously warned its people about the recent cyclospora outbreak mostly caused by salads.

Furthermore, CDC stated that because the chain proactively removed its salads from the identified states, the likelihood for consumers to be sick when they eat out of those locations is not high.

About The Illness

Cyclosporiasis is caused when cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite which can contaminate water and food through feces, is ingested. The symptoms of the illness will appear in around seven days after the infection happened, said CDC.

Many cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the country since May. Last June, Del Monte, a company which distributes vegetables and fruits, pulled out prepackaged vegetable trays which contains carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, dill dip, and celery sticks from a number of retailers when a couple of residents in Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin were reported to have suffered from the sickness.

See Now: The U.S. had the highest number of Most Wanted properties, dominating the Hotels.com Loved By Guests Awards 2018

Tags
outbreak, mcdonald's, food, Salad
© 2023 Traverlers Today, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
Join Our Conversation

Subscribe to our newsletter

Receive the latest travel news, reviews, and more..

Most Popular

6 Tips For Traveling With Young Children

6 Tips For Traveling With Young Children

Planning for a trip takes some time, even if it's just you g

How Traveling Can Make You Happy

How Traveling Can Make You Happy

If you have never traveled before but are thinking of doing so then

Scottish Islands: The Best Places to Reside!

Scottish Islands: The Best Places to Reside!

So there are a few islands that can be found off the Sco

How to Plan a Multi-Destination Honeymoon During COVID

How to Plan a Multi-Destination Honeymoon During COVID

You need to know how to plan appropriately and

7 Tips for Amazing Campus Visits

7 Tips for Amazing Campus Visits

A campus visit's significance could not be overstated. After all, fo

4 Tips For Curating The Perfect Gallery Wall

4 Tips For Curating The Perfect Gallery Wall

Having a gallery wall brings plenty of benefits to your

Water Travel Options That Don’t Involve a Cruise

Water Travel Options That Don’t Involve a Cruise

There is something equally relaxing and invigorati

Photo by Erik Odiin on Unsplash

Things That Will Help Cost-Conscious Vacationers Save Money

There are several ways you can significan

Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels

How to Make Vet Visits Affordable in 2022

If the situation is minor, you might be lucky and get away

Photo by Tim Samuel from Pexels

Know Your Florida Driving Rules

There is so much to do in the region, but we want to focus on some of

Photo by Ging Ang from Pexels

Holidaying in your own Country: Try these Fun Trips!

Many countries are opening their borders, but if

Photo by Jessica Lewis Creative from Pexels

The Best Tech Tools for Expats

Here’s a quick look at most versatile tech tools for expats on the m

Photo by Tobi from Pexels

How to Turn a Road Trip Into A Luxury Adventure

But a road trip doesn’t have to mean living on the

Australian Citizenship Test: Everything You Need to Know

Australian Citizenship Test: Everything You Need to Know

Do you want to become a citizen of Australia

Hair transplant Istanbul: Why is it so popular?

Hair Transplant Istanbul: Why is it so Popular?

Getting a hair transplant in Istanbul is affordable i

What’s Going on with Rental Cars Right Now?

What’s Going on with Rental Cars Right Now?

They are incredibly expensive, and they’re also in sh

Role of Professional companies in International Trade

Role of Professional companies in International Trade

International trade holds great importance in a

The 5 Best Wines from Germany

The 5 Best Wines from Germany

Riesling is Germany’s best-known wine, but the country makes other fi

Here's Why You Should Go Camping On Weekends

Here's Why You Should Go Camping On Weekends

There is nothing like the great outdoors –– natureâ€

The Best Tote Bags To Travel With in 2022

The Best Tote Bags To Travel With in 2022

Who knew you could pack your entire life away into one litt

7 Captivating Attractions for Kids in San Diego

7 Captivating Attractions for Kids in San Diego

San Diego is a magnificent place, and it would not be

travelers today

© 2023 TRAVELERS TODAY All rights reserved.

Subscribe to our newsletter
Real Time Analytics