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Salad is supposed to be good for you
Iceberg lettuce has been blamed for a surge in American cases of the parasitic illness cyclosporiasis. Symptoms include ‘frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements’
TL;DR
- Over 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis and two deaths have been reported in the US since May, linked to iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico.
- Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include vomiting, watery diarrhea, and frequent, sometimes explosive bowel movements.
- A rise in E. coli cases in the UK has also been linked to contaminated lettuce, particularly in pre-packed sandwiches.
- The moist environment inside bagged salads significantly promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella.
- Experts advise washing all produce thoroughly and refrigerating and consuming bagged salads promptly due to increased risks.