FDA: Nearly 400 now sickened by McDonald’s salads
(CNN) — Nearly 400 people in 15 states have now been sickened by a parasite infection linked to Mcdonald’s salads.
The outbreak started in May, and the FDA reported an additional 109 cases on Thursday.
At least 16 people have been hospitalized due to the cyclospora parasite, which causes intestinal illness.
Symptoms include diarrhea vomiting, fever, and body aches.
It can last anywhere from several days to a few months, and can be treated with antibiotics.
According to the FDA, an unused package of “Fresh Express” salad mix tested positive for cyclospora.
Mcdonald’s said in July it had removed the mix from impacted restaurants.
