US: Patient count grows in outbreak associated with Daily Harvest frozen crumbles

Published 2022년 9월 16일

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported a total of 386 complaints from consumers who have fallen ill after consuming the "Lentil & Leek Crumbles" product by Daily Harvest. The number of complaints has increased from 369 reported in mid-August, with the latest illness reported on Sept. 4. The symptoms reported include gastrointestinal problems and liver function abnormalities, and at least 25 patients have undergone gallbladder removals and 130 have been hospitalized. The recall of the product was initiated by Daily Harvest on June 17, and the FDA is conducting an ongoing investigation, aiding which are state health departments and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The product was sold both online and in retail stores, and the FDA is urging consumers who have consumed the product and developed symptoms to contact their doctors.

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Federal officials continue to receive complaints of illnesses associated with frozen “Lentil & Leek Crumbles” sold by Daily Harvest. As of Sept. 15, the Food and Drug Administration had received 386 consumer complaints, up from 369 complaints reported on Aug. 25. The most recent illness onset date is Sept. 4, but additional sick people may not yet be counted in the FDA tally. Sick people have reported gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function, according to the FDA. Additionally, at least 25 patients have had to have their gallbladders removed. Of known patients, 130 have required hospitalization. In June Daily Harvest corporate officials reported that the company had received 470 complaints from customers who began receiving the product in April. The company initiated a recall of its Lentil & Leek Crumbles on June 17. All lot numbers of the product are subject to the recall. Consumers are urged to check their freezers to see if they have the product. If so, the company ...

Source: Foodsafetynews