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Louisiana health officials advised residents to take extra precautions with fresh produce as a nationwide Cyclospora parasite outbreak continued to spread.
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A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands in Michigan. While investigations continue, state officials suspect the following foods may be the cause.
By Kayla Moeller Potentially thousands of people across the U.S. are sick with cyclosporiasis. It’s caused by a parasite that contaminates fresh produce. Symptoms include nausea and explosive diarrhea for up to two weeks. At least 31 states are reporting cases so far.
Press Release As public health officials investigate a large multistate Cyclospora outbreak, a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, Anirudh Naig, a food… Login to
“You cannot thin a system, defer the tools that would speed it up, and then wonder why the public is left guessing,” writes epidemiologist Katrine Wallace.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Food safety experts are reminding consumers to take extra precautions when preparing fresh produce as cases of Cyclospora continue to rise during the summer months. Cyclospora is a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that can contaminate fruits, vegetables, and fresh herb…
Over 1,600 cases of cyclosporiasis have now been confirmed as the CDC continues its search for the origin of the outbreak. CBS News' Megan Cerullo reports on the precautions consumers should take.
As Michigan has confirmed more than 3,700 cases of cyclosporiasis statewide, food safety experts have some recommendations for how to minimize your risk of infection.
Eleven Alabama cases have been reported as officials investigate a multistate parasitic illness commonly linked to consumption of contaminated produce.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just released a consumer update on Cyclospora, the tiny parasite that is having an oversized impact on gastrointestinal health in the majority of states at the moment. The emphasis is on the fact the illness is treatable and there are ways to reduce risk.
A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis—a foodborne illness contracted from eating contaminated food, typically fresh produce—has impacted at least 34 states nationwide.
The CDC's latest updates regarding the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the illness that results in watery diarrhea, nausea and dehydration, explain the source of the outbreak has still not been determined.
Louisiana health officials advised residents to take extra precautions with fresh produce as a nationwide Cyclospora parasite outbreak continued to spread.
A Silent Epidemic in Plain Sight: The Alarming Surge of Cyclospora and the Fragility of America’s Food Safety Chain By: Julie Herndon – #TheJewishVoice In an era when Americans have grown accustomed to a highly regulated and ostensibly secure food supply, the sudden and dramatic surge in cases of cy…
Local farms and restaurants are proactively addressing customer concerns about food safety following a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico. The outbreak has been confirmed in 30 states, prompting local establishments to highlight their stringent safety protocols.
