Story highlights Romaine lettuce in salads, wraps sold by major retailers might be contaminated with parasiteThe cyclospora parasite causes intestinal illness(CNN) Consumers have been warned by federal health officials not to purchase over two dozen salad and wrap products available in major grocery chains due to concerns about possible parasite contamination. On Monday, a public health alert issued by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service advised certain beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products might be contaminated with cyclospora. The products were sold by grocery stores including Kroger, Trader Joe's and Walgreens. The cyclospora parasite causes intestinal illness as a result of consuming contaminated food or water. Those who are infected might also experience loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps or pain, nausea, gas and fatigue.

Source: CNN August 01, 2018 03:00 UTC