date:Jul 17, 2018
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with people becoming ill starting in mid-May.
The initial investigation indicates a link to consumption of McDonalds salads produced for McDonalds restaurants. Approximately one-fourth of Illinois cases reported eating salads from McDonalds in the days bef