Summer Produce Safety Crisis | Raleigh News

0:00North Carolina has been dealing with a lot of stomach buds this summer, specifically hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases. Officials say it's not linked to that shredded lettuce outbreak seen elsewhere, but people who got sick reported eating parsley and cilantro more than. usual? Meanwhile, other food items have been pulled from shelves. Outshine fruit bars were recalled because they might have had tiny pieces of glass in them. Publix also recalled some frozen blueberries due to potential e-coli contamination. This wave of recalls isn't just about these two items. We've also seen jalapenos linked to salmonella cases affecting at least 345 people across 27 states including North Carolina. And some Hoto brand tofu was recalled because it might contain ink. The situation with the frozen blueberries got serious with the FDA upgrading it to a Class 1 recall, meaning there's a high chance of severe health. Issues or even death. Also, alfalfa sprouts have been connected to e-coli and salmonella, sickening over 50 people nationwide.

1:03It's been a rough summer for produce safety, with various items being voluntarily pulled or recalled by the FDA. The key takeaway is to stay informed about what's happening with your food and follow recommended safety practices. That's the story for today. Raleigh News Today, Driven by AI