Health Officials Warn That Packaged Salads May Contain Parasites
The warnings are just the latest in a long string of food safety issues that has plagued the country this summer.
The Mercury News:
New Romaine Lettuce Recall: Some Packaged Salads And Wraps
Hot on the heels of the last scary romaine lettuce outbreak, federal officials are now warning that certain packaged salads and wraps containing the leafy green lettuce may be contaminated with cyclospora parasites. Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators for packaged salads and wraps that were distributed by Caito Foods of Indianapolis and sold by Walgreens, Trader Joe’s and Kroger, owner of Ralphs supermarkets, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. (D'Souza, 8/1)
Los Angeles Times:
Parasite Problems Linked To Packaged Salads And Wraps Prompt Recall
The beef, pork and poultry salads and wraps were distributed by Caito Foods of Indianapolis and sold by Walgreens, Trader Joe’s and Kroger, owner of Ralphs supermarkets, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. All of the items had “best by” dates of July 18 to 23, the agency said. (Mohan, 7/31)