A Parasitic Outbreak Causing ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Is Spreading. Which Foods Are Safest to Eat, What to Avoid and Lessons From Past Outbreaks
Federal officials say the outbreak has caused scores of hospitalizations and spread across multiple produce-linked clusters with no single source identified.
- Cyclospora is spreading across roughly 30 states this summer, with Michigan emerging as the epicenter with more than 1,500 reported cases and scores of hospitalizations nationwide.
- Unlike the 2013 Cyclospora outbreak, this year's spread is harder to pin down because investigators face complications from a two-day to two-week incubation period and federal budget changes that made reporting optional.
- Rather than one contaminated product, investigators suspect separate clusters across states from New York to Illinois to Texas; Ohio has reported well over 100 cases, while Florida and Georgia have logged infections.
- Cyclosporiasis causes watery, explosive diarrhea once ingested, but standard tests often fail to catch the parasite, so doctors may need to specifically request testing for proper treatment.
- Heat above 158 degrees Fahrenheit destroys the parasite, so cooking produce is effective; for raw items, buy whole heads, trim outer layers, and gently scrub produce to maintain standard safety habits.
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Urgent Warning on What Foods to Avoid as “Explosive Diarrhea” Parasite Spreads – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Noah
Urgent warning: Cyclospora cases top 3,000 in Michigan as officials investigate lettuce and salad greens as possible sources of the explosive diarrhea outbreak.
A parasitic outbreak causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea is spreading. Which foods are safest to eat, what to avoid and lessons from past outbreaks
Unlike many foodborne bacteria, the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite is resistant to chlorine and many common sanitizing treatments.
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