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Cyclospora Cases in the U.S. Start to Trend Down, Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce?
More than 15,700 confirmed cases have been reported in 47 states since May 1, and 11,000 probable cases remain under investigation, the CDC said.
- As of August 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 27,000 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis across 47 states since May 1, marking a record high for the parasitic infection this year.
- A massive, multistate outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico prompted Taylor Fresh Foods to issue a nationwide recall, with the contamination causing the lion's share of cases in Michigan.
- Nicknamed the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite, cyclosporiasis has hospitalized at least 800 people since May, causing severe watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fatigue.
- Diagnoses may be slowing down, but outbreaks are not over, health policy expert Dr. Kavita Patel noted; four of seven outbreaks under Food and Drug Administration investigation remain ongoing.
- To stay safe, experts recommend cooking food to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit, as heat destroys the parasite; health officials continue monitoring through August 31.
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A parasite outbreak in the United States reaches record levels: more than 15,000 people suffer from cyclosporiasis – and authorities expect further cases.
Locals turning to farmers market for produce after outbreaks
Concerns about cyclospora-tainted lettuce and jalapeno peppers linked to a salmonella outbreak, both sold across the country, has driven some consumers, including those on Cape Ann, from their favorite markets to local farmers markets.
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As Cyclospora Cases in the US Start to Trend Down, Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce?
Infections with cyclospora, the “explosive” diarrhea parasite, appear to be slowing down, new data show. Is the outbreak linked to lettuce over and is it safe to eat produce?
·New York, United States
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