Outbreak of Cyclospora Infections in the Midwestern U.S. Linked to Bagged Salad Mix

6-29-20 Teri Knight

The bagged salad recall expands. The FDA and CDC are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mixes sold in the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota at HyVee, Aldi and Walmart stores. I have a lot more information on our website including all the specific brands, of which there are too many to announce on the air.

LAST UPDATED JUNE 26, 2020 5:00 PM EDT

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationexternal icon (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage produced by Fresh Express and purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, and Walmart stores in the Midwestern United States.

Advice to Consumers, Restaurants, Retailers, and Suppliers/Distributors

CDC has important advice for consumers and retailers in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin:

READ the FULL information at this website: CDC.gov/parasites

Here’s an article from USA Today with lists of all the bagged salads from the various stores including :

The list below outlines the 13 products that have been recalled. No other Hy-Vee branded salads are impacted by today’s recall.

UPC                     DESCRIPTION                                                           SIZE
0-07450-24669    HY-VEE SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD KIT    13.4 OZ
0-07545-12053    HY-VEE SHREDDED ICEBERG                                8 OZ
0-75450-08530    HY-VEE VEGGIE DELUXE SALAD                        12 OZ
0-75450-12046    HY-VEE GREENER SUPREME BLEND                  12 OZ
0-75450-12047    HY-VEE AMERICAN BLEND SALAD                    12 OZ
0-75450-12048    HY-VEE ITALIAN BLEND SALAD                          10 OZ
0-75450-12051    HY-VEE COLESLAW MIX                                        16 OZ
0-75450-12058    HY-VEE ROMAINE GARDEN SALAD                    12 OZ
0-75450-24668    HY-VEE ASIAN CHOPPED SALAD KIT                 13.7 OZ
0-75450-24670    HY-VEE SUNFLOWER CHOPPED SALAD KIT     13.2 OZ
0-75450-24672    HY-VEE CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR CHOPPED KIT    11.4 OZ
0-75450-24674    HY-VEE GARDEN SALAD                                        12 OZ
0-75450-24715    HY-VEE AVOCADO RANCH CHOPPED KIT          12.8 OZ

Customers who purchased any of these products should discard them or return them to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.  Here’s more information from HyVee

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