Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver 6,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by the cyclospora parasite, have been reported across more than 40 U.S. states, leading to explosive diarrhea. Health authorities are investigating the source, with a recent cluster in Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan and Kentucky likely linked to contaminated lettuce. Past outbreaks of the dehydrating stomach bug have been traced to various fresh produce items, including raspberries, cilantro, and parsley. Experts recommend thoroughly washing all produce and heating food to 158 degrees Fahrenheit to kill the parasite. To reduce risk, consumers can opt for fruits with thick peels like bananas, kiwis and avocados, as peeling removes potentially contaminated surfaces. In fullEat these foods if you’re worried about lettuce because of the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasiteMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What foods are safer to eat amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver 6,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by the cyclospora parasite, have been reported across more than 40 U.S. states, leading to explosive diarrhea. Health authorities are investigating the source, with a recent cluster in Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan and Kentucky likely linked to contaminated lettuce. Past outbreaks of the dehydrating stomach bug have been traced to various fresh produce items, including raspberries, cilantro, and parsley. Experts recommend thoroughly washing all produce and heating food to 158 degrees Fahrenheit to kill the parasite. To reduce risk, consumers can opt for fruits with thick peels like bananas, kiwis and avocados, as peeling removes potentially contaminated surfaces. In fullEat these foods if you’re worried about lettuce because of the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasiteMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
