These foods related to ongoing epidemics could make you sick

US health officials urge people to eat cautiously in response to a series of outbreaks of intestinal infections.

US health officials urge people to eat cautiously in response to a series of outbreaks of intestinal infections.

(CNN) – US health officials warn people to avoid certain foods because of ongoing epidemics of intestinal infections caused by bacteria, viruses and even parasites that hide in certain foods [19659004].

Pasta Salad

Hy-Vee, a chain of midwestern grocery stores, recalled a pasta salad that could be linked to at least 20 people sick from salmonella. Hy-Vee, based in Iowa, sold the 1-pound and 3-pound containers of Spring Pasta Salad in eight states

Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota – where salmonella diseases were reported – and Illinois, Missouri , Kansas and Wisconsin

The product was produced between June 1 and July 13. Packaging has expiry dates between June 22 and August 3.

Symptoms of salmonella begin 12 to 72 hours after infection. and include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. This can take four to seven days and most people recover without treatment. However, those who develop severe diarrhea may need to be hospitalized. Those who are very young, who are very old or who have a compromised immune system are most at risk for complications and severe cases of illness.

The raw turkey

Salmonella is the culprit in 90 diseases related to raw turkey products, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of Agriculture.

Diseases have been reported in 26 states since November. But health officials have not identified any brand, product or supplier as being the source of the outbreak.

Patients interviewed reported eating "different types and brands of turkey products purchased at different locations. Two patients lived in a home where domestic animals were fed raw turkey. "

In addition, live food samples for raw turkeys, turkeys and turkeys were tested positive for the strain of salmonella., Which could mean that the outbreak is" prevalent in the US ". turkey industry, "says CDC.

Cut melon

Drop the fork and move away from melons cut or fruit salad mixes that contain it.The Food and Drug Administration warns people in 23 states that fruits may be contaminated with salmonella.

The outbreak affected 60 people mainly in five Midwestern states, with about half of them hospitalized.

Cut watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe as well as fruit salads containing these melons were recalled in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio Pennsylv South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin

The fruits were sold at stores such as Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, Sprouts Farmers Market, Costco and Whole Foods / Amazon.

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereals

Federal Health officials want you to throw out all the boxes of Kellogg's Honey Smacks. The warning is due to an outbreak of salmonella that left 100 people sick in 33 states.

The cereal was recalled June 14, but a month later, another warning not to eat the cereal "

" Retailers can not legally offer the grain for sale and consumers should not buy Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereals, "said the agency

Swiss rolls

Flowers Foods announced a recall of the Swiss rolls because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The whey powder ingredient was recalled for possible contamination. According to the company, no roll of bread has been reported.

Swiss rolls sold throughout the country under the Mrs. marks. Freshley's, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker's Treat, Market Square and Great Value were recalled. The ancient bread of Captain John Derst, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, was also recalled,

Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

Mondelz Global LLC announced the voluntary recall of some Ritz Cracker sandwiches and other Ritz Bits products because they contain whey powder that has been recalled for possible salmonella contamination. Voluntary recall is a precaution because no reports of illness have been reported, the company said.

The list of recalled products includes Ritz Bits Cheese Cookie Sandwiches and Cookie and Cracker Sets.

McDonald's salads

As a precaution, McDonald's stopped selling salads in 3,000 locations in 14 states in an attempt to contain an outbreak of cyclospora disease.

The states no longer sell these salads are Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, North Dakota, Kentucky, West Virginia and Missouri.

To date, 163 cases have been confirmed in 10 states since May 1, according to the CDC. The parasite cyclospora causes intestinal disease resulting from the consumption of contaminated food or water. Symptoms may begin a week or more after the parasite has been consumed. They include diarrhea and frequent, sometimes explosive stools, according to the CDC. Those who are infected may also experience a loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps or pain, nausea, gas and fatigue. Vomiting, headache, fever, muscle aches and flu-like symptoms may also occur.

The illness can last from a few days to a few months, and patients may feel better but worsen again. Patients May Be Treated With Antibiotics

Trays Of Vegetables

Before taking anything from this vegetable tray, make sure that it has not been recalled.

The FDA is studying at least 237 cases of cyclospora diseases Del Monte Trays of fresh vegetables. The trays contained broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and dill dip, and they were sold in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana.

"The FDA has not identified the ingredients of this outbreak; every element of these vegetable trays is under study," the agency said.

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that contaminates food or water and, when ingested, causes intestinal disease. Symptoms include diarrhea, with sometimes explosive stools, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and fatigue.

Imported Crab Meat

Avoid eating fresh Venezuelan crabmeat. This is the advice of the FDA due to an epidemic of Vibrio parahaemolyticus that began in April. In all, 12 cases were reported in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and the District of Columbia.

"This product is commonly found in plastic tubs and can be labeled" pre-cooked, "according to the FDA, ad.,

Symptoms usually begin 24 hours after consumption of the bacteria, and include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, fever, abdominal pain, 12 people became ill.