Kwik Trip Pulls Veggie Tray After Spread Of Parasite

Health departments are investigating an increase of Cyclospora infections after 11 ill patients in Wisconsin and three in Minnesota reported buying a vegetable tray from Kwik Trip.

Officials say consumers should not eat the following products:

• Del Monte Vegetable Tray, 6 oz.
• Del Monte Vegetable Tray, 12 oz.

The Del Monte vegetable trays sold at Kwik Trip contained broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip and may have been available at other retail locations.

Kwik Trip voluntarily removed the product from their stores Friday.

Cyclospora is a parasite commonly found in developing countries. People diagnosed often report having travelled. However, during the summer months, outbreaks and illnesses occur as a result of contaminated fresh produce entering the U.S. food market from endemic countries.

Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include:

• Frequent watery diarrhea
• Loss of appetite and weight
• Cramping, bloating, and/or increased gas
• Nausea (vomiting is less common)
• Fatigue
• Low-grade fever

If you have any of these symptoms, see your health care provider who can provide appropriate treatment. It may take a week after consuming the product for symptoms to begin.

Health officials are conducting interviews with people who test positive for Cyclospora. Ill consumers are also encouraged to contact their local health department.

The investigation is ongoing. Additional details will be shared once they are known.

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