It’s just like clockwork. Every summer, at least one cyclospora outbreak is announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These outbreaks are always linked to fresh produce that does not go through a kill step such as heating before consumers eat it. Let’s look back at the recent cyclospora outbreaks in the … Read more
The McDonald’s cyclospora outbreak was the number one outbreak of 2018, with 511 people in 16 states sickened. Twenty four people were hospitalized because they were so sick. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence found that salads purchased from McDonald’s were “one likely source of this outbreak.” The FDA did not name other sources. On July 26, … Read more
The FDA has weighed in on the Fresh Express McDonald’s cyclospora outbreak. This outbreak appears to be over as of September 11, 2018. A total of 511 lab-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in people who ate salads ordered from the fast food chain. While the FDA did find that a sample of the Fresh … Read more
The McDonald’s Fresh Express salad cyclospora outbreak appears to be over, according to the CDC. As of September 11, 2018, 551 people are sick in 15 states and New York City. They consumed “a variety of salads” from McDonald’s restaurants in the Midwest. Twenty-four people were hospitalized because they were so sick. Epidemiologic and traceback … Read more
For some reason, Illinois is the state that is hardest hit by the McDonald’s Fresh Express Cyclospora outbreak. At least 273 people out of the 507 sickened in this huge outbreak live in Illinois. In total, 24 people have been hospitalized because their symptoms were so severe. The rest of the people affected by this … Read more
An outbreak of undetermined nature is associated with the Jamestown New York McDonald’s restaurant at 2803 North Main Street Extension, according to the Chautauqua County Health Department. That establishment is located in Chautauqua County. At least 22 people are sick with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The statement says that the illnesses are “potentially … Read more
The McDonald’s Fresh Express Salad cyclospora outbreak has grown again, according to the FDA. As of August 23, 2018, 507 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in people who ate salads served at McDonald’s restaurants. Those sickened live in 15 states and New York City. The case count by state is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), … Read more
The McDonald’s Fresh Express cyclospora outbreak linked to their salads has now sickened 476 people, according to the FDA. These ill persons live in 15 states. Twenty-one people have been hospitalized. The case count by state is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Iowa (98), Illinois (246), Indiana (8), Kentucky (8), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (52), … Read more
The McDonald’s Fresh Express cyclospora outbreak that is linked to McDonald’s salads has now sickened 436 people in 15 states. Twenty people have been hospitalized. The last reported illness started on July 20, 2018. The case count by state is: Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Iowa (95), Illinois (219), Indiana (1), Kentucky (8), Michigan (2), … Read more
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb asking for information about the investigation of the cyclospora outbreak that is linked to Fresh Express salads and McDonald’s. In that cyclospora outbreak, almost 400 Americans are sick, and 16 people have been hospitalized. That outbreak was first announced July 13, 2018, after … Read more