An outbreak of food poisoning with the Cyclospora parasite has sickened at least 212 people who ate Del Monte vegetable trays in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Del Monte vegetable tray induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was infected with the Cyclospora parasite, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Del Monte Vegetable Trays Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak
July 5, 2018 — The CDC reported 212 confirmed cases of Cyclospora infections in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan since May 16. Seven people have been hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Most people said they bought the trays at Kwik Trip convenience stores.
Del Monte Recalls Veggie Trays
On June 8, 2018, Del Monte Fresh Produce recalled vegetable trays that were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin at these stores:
- Kwik Trip
- Kwik Star
- Demond’s
- Sentry
- Potash
- Meehan’s
- Country Market
- Food Max Supermarket
- Peapod
What Veggie Trays Were Recalled?
Del Monte recalled the following vegetable tray products:
| Product Name | Most Recent Best By date |
Components | UPC Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Monte 6 oz. Veg Tray w/dip | 6/17/2018 | Baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and dill dip | 7 1752472715 2 |
| Del Monte 12 oz. Veg Tray w/dip | 6/17/2018 | Baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and dill dip | 7 1752472518 9 |
| Del Monte 28 oz. Small Veg Tray w/dip | 6/17/2018 | Baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks and dill dip | 7 1752478604 3 |
Cyclospora Food Poisoning
The parasite Cyclospora is naturally found in water and it can cause intestinal illness in people. The illness can last for months unless the infection is properly diagnosed and treated.
Symptoms of Cyclospora Infection
Cyclospora parasite infections can cause symptoms within days or weeks. The most common symptom is diarrhea that is frequent, watery, and often explosive. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or a low-grade fever.
Do I have a Del Monte Veggie Tray Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Del Monte vegetable tray induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was infected with the Cyclospora parasite, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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