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FDA: Parasites In Del Monte Vegetables Causing ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea
chicago.cbslocal.com ^ | July 9, 2018 at 10:36 am | Staff

Posted on 07/09/2018 12:17:43 PM PDT by Red Badger

(CBS Local)– Over 200 people have now been infected by an outbreak of parasites linked to recalled vegetable trays from Del Monte.

According to the CDC, 212 cases of cyclosporiasis – an intestinal infection caused by the cyclospora parasite – were reported as of July 5. The condition has been linked to “6 oz., 12 oz., and 28 oz. vegetable trays containing fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, carrots, and dill dip,” which were recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce on June 15.

More than 200 hit by parasite from Del Monte vegetables; symptoms can include 'explosive' bowel movements https://t.co/bs63NaRJbM pic.twitter.com/XiYnkpXzxP

— WUSA9 (@wusa9) July 9, 2018

The CDC added that the products were sold in clear, plastic containers at several store across the Midwest. “The recalled products were distributed to: Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, Food Max Supermarket and Peapod in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin,” according to the FDA recall.

Health officials are warning that people who develop cyclosporiasis can experience “frequent, sometimes explosive” diarrhea. The parasites can also cause nausea, fatigue, and several other flu-like symptoms lasting for at least a month if not treated by doctors. “If you are not treated with this very specific antibiotic for cyclospora you generally will remain sick,” Ryan Osterholm of the Pritzker Hageman Law Firm told CBS Minnesota.

Seven people have hospitalized due to the outbreak, however there have been no deaths linked to the contaminated Del Monte products.


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Parasites - Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora Infection):

https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/index.html

1 posted on 07/09/2018 12:17:43 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

I hate it when that happens.


2 posted on 07/09/2018 12:19:58 PM PDT by Rebelbase ( Tagline disabled.)
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To: Red Badger

Were the vegetable trays produced in China?

Del Monte does a lot of their fruit stuff there already.


3 posted on 07/09/2018 12:20:30 PM PDT by canuck_conservative
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To: Red Badger

‘Explosive’ Diarrhea - can be hereditary too, especially if you find it running in your jeans.


4 posted on 07/09/2018 12:20:55 PM PDT by laweeks
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5 posted on 07/09/2018 12:21:52 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Red Badger

Yeah but they taste so good.


6 posted on 07/09/2018 12:22:42 PM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: Red Badger

“Ah, excuse me for a moment, I have explosive diarrhea,” is a surefire conversation-stopper.


7 posted on 07/09/2018 12:23:14 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: canuck_conservative

We wash ALL our fresh vegetables thoroughly!

Never buy any of those prepacked trays unless you plan on washing the veggies first!..................


8 posted on 07/09/2018 12:23:29 PM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world discovered the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: Red Badger

Explosive Diarrhea will strike at 9:03pm .... syncronize your watches!


9 posted on 07/09/2018 12:24:01 PM PDT by GotMojo
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To: dfwgator

Good heavens!.....................


10 posted on 07/09/2018 12:24:27 PM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world discovered the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: Red Badger

Ahhhh. Del Monte. Enjoy them old man, they will be your last

11 posted on 07/09/2018 12:24:41 PM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: Red Badger

The headline reminds me of my ex-mother-in-law.


12 posted on 07/09/2018 12:24:57 PM PDT by Tell It Right
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To: Red Badger

13 posted on 07/09/2018 12:26:39 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Billthedrill

As a conversation starter, I give it a thumbs up for originality.


14 posted on 07/09/2018 12:27:09 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: canuck_conservative

Could be terrorism related.......................


15 posted on 07/09/2018 12:27:14 PM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world discovered the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: canuck_conservative

Cyclospora is Mexico/Guatemala,most likely.

Infecting the crops Americans won’t infect.


16 posted on 07/09/2018 12:29:55 PM PDT by Jim Noble (p)
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To: Night Hides Not
As a conversation starter, I give it a thumbs up for originality.

Hmm...considering #13, you might have a point. I think I need that t-shirt for the next Democrat neighborhood picnic.

17 posted on 07/09/2018 12:30:32 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: AppyPappy

Nourishing Families. Enriching Lives. Every Day.

Del Monte slogan/motto..........................


18 posted on 07/09/2018 12:34:23 PM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world discovered the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: Red Badger

Hey Del Monte. Wash the damn vegetables.


19 posted on 07/09/2018 12:35:15 PM PDT by Bullish (My tagline is here. you just can't see it.)
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To: Red Badger

20 posted on 07/09/2018 12:36:42 PM PDT by Old Yeller (Auto-correct has become my worst enema.)
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