McDonald’s Salads Have Been Tainted with Poop

McDonald’s has been at the center of bad press recently over its salads.

A whopping 163 people spread across 10 states have been made ill by the fast food giant’s salads which have been contaminated with fecal matter.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the problem is caused by the Cyclospora parasite.

Health individuals should recover from a cyclospora infection without treatment. Symptoms include nausea, watery diarrhea, gasiness, and cramps.

Unfortunately patients with weakened immune systems can be at a higher risk, and so far three people have been reported hospitalized so far. The infection can be treated with antibiotics.

Lettuce from McDonald’s supplier in Streamwood, Illinois is the culprit, according to the company.

McDonald’s said to USA Today, “We have removed lettuce blend provided by Fresh Express’ Streamwood, Illinois, facility. Many restaurants already have a new lettuce blend supply, while we expect all identified restaurants will have new supply in the next few days.”

“McDonald’s is committed to the highest standards of food safety and quality and we continue to cooperate and support regulatory and public health officials in their investigations,” the company also said in a statement.

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