Fresh Express Salads sold at Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Kroger and other stores are being recalled due to possible parasite contamination. See the full list of products.
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Piquant Tomatillo and Jicama Salad is seen in this Sunday, May 18, 2008 photo. To keep your salads from getting in a rut look beyond the piles of greens and tomatoes at the grocer. Tomatillos and jicama, which make up the heart of this salad, should not be overlooked when making up a healthy meal. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Piquant Tomatillo and Jicama Salad is seen in this Sunday, May 18, 2008 photo. To keep your salads from getting in a rut look beyond the piles of greens and tomatoes at the grocer. Tomatillos and jicama, which make up the heart of this salad, should not be overlooked when making up a healthy meal. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities have issued a public health alert about more than two dozen beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products as a precaution due to possible parasite contamination.
The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the products, distributed by Indianapolis-based Caito Foods may be contaminated with cyclospora. The parasite causes intestinal illness.
The USDA says Caito Foods was notified from their lettuce supplier, Fresh Express, that the chopped romaine used in some of the salads was being recalled.
The products were sold by grocery stores including Trader Joe’s, Walgreens and Kroger. They have the establishment number “EST. 39985 or P-39985.” The USDA has posted a complete list with photos on their website (PDF). Consumers are urged to throw them away.
Click to enlarge and see where the products were sold. (Courtesy USDA)
