FDA Investigating Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salads in Mid-West

Hy-Vee Farms Garden Salad Mix recalled from the stores after an outbreak of diarrhea-causing microscopic parasite. Courtesy of the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating certain brands of bagged salads sold in several mid-western states for an outbreak of Cyclospora, a diarrhea-causing microscopic parasite.

The FDA said in a statement that the outbreak is potentially linked to “garden salads” sold in ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco grocery stores and contained iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots.