fda salad alert

From: hick with lyme (latorgator_at_nono.net)
Date: 06/10/04 

Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 23:01:19 -0400

EVEN LYMIES EAT SALAD

FDA Alert: Salad Mixes

On May 21st, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer
alert regarding
parasitic infections caused by pre-mixed salads containing basil and
mesclun. The warning comes
in response to two isolated outbreaks of food poisoning at restaurants in
Illinois and Texas.

The source and scope of the infection is still unknown. However, consumers
are advised to report
symptoms of salad-related food poisoning to their physicians or local health
departments. The
illness is caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which infects the small
intestine causing diarrhea,
loss of appetite, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and substantial weight
loss. Symptoms typically
develop within one week of consuming contaminated food and the infection can
be treated with
antibiotics.

If you suspect you may have been exposed to Cyclospora-contaminated food,
consult with your
physician immediately.

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