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Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite continues to surge

Headline from Toledo Blade

Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it’s easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that’s safe to eat?

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  1. News Nation Now

    The foods to avoid for cyclospora, the 'explosive diarrhea' parasite (opens News Nation Now)

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    Cyclospora has largely been found on fresh fruits and vegetables that were contaminated by irrigation water tainted with feces.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Is it safe to eat produce? A rise in diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis sparks fears of fruit, vegetables (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise, experts share how you can safely consume produce.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    An outbreak of diarrhea from a parasite is surging. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it’s easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that’s safe to eat? The outbreak has risen to more than 4,0…

  4. 13WMAZ Macon

    A parasitic outbreak causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea is spreading. Which foods are safest to eat, what to avoid and lessons from past outbreaks (opens 13WMAZ Macon)

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    13WMAZ Macon's feed description

    Unlike many foodborne bacteria, the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite is resistant to chlorine and many common sanitizing treatments.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    How to eat safely amid outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    An outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis has prompted warnings from experts about how to clean and prepare fruits and vegetables.

  6. Toledo Blade

    Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite continues to surge (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it’s easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that’s safe to eat?

  7. WFAA Dallas

    A parasitic outbreak causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea is spreading. Which foods are safest to eat? (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Unlike many foodborne bacteria, the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite is resistant to chlorine and many common sanitizing treatments.

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