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

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.

The CDC offers tips on preparing and storing fresh produce to help prevent cyclosporiasis when cooking at home.

The foodborne gastrointestinal illness has shown up in 31 states, and federal health officials say 86 people have been hospitalized.

A doctor explains how you can stay healthy and how to avoid getting cyclosporiasis amidst the increasing outbreak in America.

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

The intestinal illness that causes explosive diarrhea is extra prominent this summer.

Foods like bagged salad mixes, berries, basil and cilantro have been linked to past cyclosporiasis outbreak. See a full list for what to know.

Michigan health officials say their investigation suggests lettuce or salad greens as possible sources of the foodborne illness, but no specific food has been identified.

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they are scouring food supply chain for culprit, which may be lettuce

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…

Multiple public health experts have recommended a thorough washing — while at least one says to skip salads altogether for a time

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…

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It took weeks for the CDC to issue a health advisory over the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases.

A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis—a foodborne illness contracted from eating contaminated food, typically fresh produce—has impacted at least 34 states nationwide.