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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSarasota hospital sees rise in explosive diarrhea illness concernsOver 12,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms, have been reported across 40 states, far exceeding typical annual numbers. The largest known outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, prompting a voluntary recall of Taylor Farms lettuce served at Taco Bell and a New Hampshire medical center. Initially affecting Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, the outbreak has expanded to include Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Michigan alone accounts for 7,664 reported cases and 160 hospitalizations, contributing to 308 hospitalizations nationwide. While washing produce can help, cooking it at 158 degrees Fahrenheit is the only method proven to kill the cyclospora parasite. In fullLargest known outbreak of explosive diarrhea parasite expands to 9 states as CDC struggles to slow spreadMore 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
CDC acknowledges expansion across more states of explosive diarrhea parasite
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSarasota hospital sees rise in explosive diarrhea illness concernsOver 12,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms, have been reported across 40 states, far exceeding typical annual numbers. The largest known outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, prompting a voluntary recall of Taylor Farms lettuce served at Taco Bell and a New Hampshire medical center. Initially affecting Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, the outbreak has expanded to include Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Michigan alone accounts for 7,664 reported cases and 160 hospitalizations, contributing to 308 hospitalizations nationwide. While washing produce can help, cooking it at 158 degrees Fahrenheit is the only method proven to kill the cyclospora parasite. In fullLargest known outbreak of explosive diarrhea parasite expands to 9 states as CDC struggles to slow spreadMore 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
