The thought of parasites in your food might make you squirm, but they are a reality we must all be wary of.

The source of the current US outbreak is unknown, but in the past, cyclosporiasis has been linked to raspberries, basil, snow peas, green onions, and lettuce.

More than 2,800 cases of cyclospora infection have been reported, largely concentrated in Michigan, state health officials reported Monday.

West Virginia Cyclosporiasis parasite: A major cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak has sickened more than 2,600 people in Michigan, with health officials investigating lettuce and…

A map of the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which can cause diarrhea, shows Michigan has the most known cases. Lettuce and bagged salad could be the culprits.

Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with 2026 already the nation's worst year for reported cases

The thought of parasites in your food might make you squirm, but they are a reality we must all be wary of.

“You cannot thin a system, defer the tools that would speed it up, and then wonder why the public is left guessing,” writes epidemiologist Katrine Wallace.

Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it’s easy to wonder: Is there…

Why fresh produce is the perfect vehicle for a parasite that needs a week to mature, and what the US outbreak tells us about its spread.

Case numbers of this parasite-caused illness have exploded in the last week. An expert explains how to try and stay safe

The outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to contaminated produce like lettuce. Ellie Muir, who eats a plant-based diet, shares her (not recommended) approach to avoiding the…

There are over 6,000 cases reported in more than 40 states

Cases have hit record levels, and scientists are racing to pinpoint where the Cyclospora parasite entered the food supply.

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