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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that the U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control, with the source identified and a recall implemented, despite rising case numbers. More than 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across over 40 states, with Michigan accounting for the highest number of infections at 6,571. The Food and Drug Administration clarified that a “false positive” lab result for Taylor Farms lettuce does not alter the basis for their ongoing investigation or the voluntary recall. Cyclosporiasis infections are caused by the cyclospora parasite, leading to symptoms like explosive diarrhea, vomiting and fever, which can last for weeks. Symptoms typically appear one week after consuming contaminated food or water, and prevention involves avoiding contaminated sources, thoroughly cleaning and heating food to 158 degrees Fahrenheit. In fullRFK Jr says outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite is ‘under control’ despite cases increasingMore 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
RFK Jr says source of cyclosporiasis outbreak identified after recall
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that the U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control, with the source identified and a recall implemented, despite rising case numbers. More than 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across over 40 states, with Michigan accounting for the highest number of infections at 6,571. The Food and Drug Administration clarified that a “false positive” lab result for Taylor Farms lettuce does not alter the basis for their ongoing investigation or the voluntary recall. Cyclosporiasis infections are caused by the cyclospora parasite, leading to symptoms like explosive diarrhea, vomiting and fever, which can last for weeks. Symptoms typically appear one week after consuming contaminated food or water, and prevention involves avoiding contaminated sources, thoroughly cleaning and heating food to 158 degrees Fahrenheit. In fullRFK Jr says outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite is ‘under control’ despite cases increasingMore 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
