There are already 163 people poisoned by McDonald's salads

Authorities reported that the infection is caused by the parasite Cyclospora, which is transmitted in food contaminated with feces

The number of people poisoned by McDonald's contaminated salads has increased to 163 in 10 US entities; three of the victims were hospitalized.

The United States Food and Drug Administration. He said the problem is caused by the parasite Cyclospora that is transmitted in food contaminated with faeces.

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Last week, there were 61 cases in seven states: 29 in Illinois, 16 in Iowa, seven in Missouri, three in Minnesota, and two in Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The current split is currently unavailable.

McDonald's voluntarily stopped selling salads last week in about three thousand restaurants in 14 states: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, Dakota North, Kentucky, West Virginia and Missouri

"We eliminated the lettuce mix provided by the Fresh Express plant in Streamwood, Illinois," said Friday the fast food hamburger chain. "Many restaurants already have a new supply of lettuce mix, while we expect all identified restaurants to have a new supply in the coming days."

Diseases began May 1 or later, according to the FDA. Patients are between 16 and 87 years old; 66% are women and no deaths have been reported.

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"At this time, despite the intense investigation by federal authorities and public health agencies across the country, has named no source for this epidemic," he said. said Fresh Express in an e-mail. "McDonald's decision to change the suppliers of certain components should in no way suggest that Fresh Express is involved as a source."

It is possible that the diseases that started after June 7 have not been reported between the time people get sick and when they report, the FDA said. "McDonald's is committed to meeting the highest standards in quality and food safety and we continue to cooperate and support regulatory and public health officials in their efforts. "The most common symptom of cyclosporosis is watery diarrhea, according to the Centers for Control. and the prevention of diseases.

The CDC said that there is no evidence to suggest that the McDonald's salad is related to the current outbreak of Cyclospora-related Del Monte vegetable platters.

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