BREAKING NEWS FDA sounds alarm on two new foodborne outbreaks sweeping the US linked to contaminated fruits and vegetables
In one alarming case, 18 people have fallen ill from a dangerous strain of salmonella previously linked to onions and cantaloupes.
For the second, 24 others have been struck by a nasty parasite called Cyclospora, known to contaminate fresh fruits and vegetables like berries and herbs such as cilantro.
The FDA has not said what food products may be behind the illnesses or where in the country the cases have been detected.
But it is tracking the outbreaks and, for the one involving the parasite, has already launched an investigation. A recall or public health advisory is yet to be issued.
These new cases come on the heels of a third ongoing salmonella outbreak detected earlier this month that has sickened 11 people, with the source still unknown.
And a recall of a spread issued last month after the popular dessert mixture was found to be contaminated with salmonella.
Some four people were sickened in the outbreak that was linked to Emek-branded pistachio cream sold nationwide, with a recall still ongoing.
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