Which Salad Greens Are Safe From Cyclospora Parasite? List of Companies
Summary
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has caused thousands of infections across 34 U.S. states, with Michigan the most affected. Two companies, Gotham Greens and Little Leaf Farms, say their greenhouse-grown salad greens are safe and not linked to the outbreak.Key Facts
- There are 1,645 confirmed Cyclospora cases and 141 hospitalizations reported as of July 16.
- The CDC is investigating over 5,100 possible additional cases related to the outbreak.
- Cyclospora causes a stomach illness with symptoms like diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and fatigue.
- Michigan has the highest number of reported infections.
- Gotham Greens and Little Leaf Farms say their salad greens are safe because they grow in controlled greenhouses.
- These companies monitor and treat water and maintain strict food safety practices.
- Their products are sold nationwide in stores like Whole Foods, Walmart, and Kroger.
- The White House is monitoring the situation and advises people to follow CDC and FDA food safety tips.
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