The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a public health alert due to wraps contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite.
On July 30, USDA released a statement stating: “The beef, pork, and poultry salad and wrap products were distributed by Caito Foods LLC.”
Popular stores across the U.S., including Kroger, Walgreens and Trader Joe’s have been selling the beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products, according to reports, meaning that a large number of people are potentially at risk.
According to USDA, the affected products have the establishment number “EST. 39985 or P-39985” inside or next to the USDA mark of inspection.
As per reports, the 25 affected items identified by USDA are as follows:
– Roast Beef Wrap (Gordon Food Distribution): July 21, 2018
– Caesar Salad with Chicken (Gordon Food Distribution): July 21, 2018
– Santa Fe Chicken Salad (Gordon Food Distribution): July 21, 2018
– Caesar Salad with Chicken (Caito Food Distribution): July 22, 2018
– Chef Salad with Ham & Turkey (Caito Food Distribution): July 22, 2018
– Roast Beef Wrap (Caito Food Distribution): July 19, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Cobb Salad (Caito Food Distribution): July 20, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Small Garden Salad with Chicken (Caito Food Distribution): July 20, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Small Caesar Salad with Chicken (Caito Food Distribution): July 20, 2018-July 22, 2018
– Small Chef Salad (Caito Food Distribution): July 20, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Large Caesar Salad with Chicken (Caito Food Distribution): July 20, 2018-July 22, 2018
– Chef Salad (Kroger): July 20, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Caesar Salad with Chicken (Kroger): July 20, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Cobb Salad with Chicken (Kroger): July 20, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Chicken Caesar Wrap (Kroger): July 18, 2018-July 21, 2018
– Boar’s Head Ovengold Turkey Cobb Salad (Kroger): July 18, 2018-July 21, 2018
– Boar’s Head EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad (Kroger): July 18, 2018-July 21, 2018
– Chef Salad (Kroger): July 18, 2018-July 21, 2018
– Caesar Salad with Chicken (Trader Joe’s): July 21, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Chinese Inspired Salad with Chicken (Trader Joe’s): July 21, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Tarragon Chicken Salad Wrap (Trader Joe’s): July 21, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Santa Fe Salad with Chicken (Walgreens): July 21, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Asian Style Salad with Chicken (Walgreens): July 21, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Caesar Salad with Chicken (Walgreens): July 21, 2018-July 23, 2018
– Chef Salad with Ham & Turkey (Walgreens): July 21, 2018-July 23, 2018
Cyclospora
USDA says that the Cyclospora infection is an illness caused by the intestinal parasite, Cycospora cayetanensis. The incubation period for the infection ranges from two to 14 days, with illnesses likely having not been reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person falls ill and when they report said illness.
“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators and that consumers may be at risk due to the length of the Cyclospora incubation period. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
“These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Caito Foods LLC and FSIS are working together to remove the products from commerce,” the official statement reads.
One thing is for certain; Cyclospora sounds like something you certainly don’t want to catch. Help us spread this message around America to prevent the spread of any possible infection!
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