Buying prewashed food does not guarantee safety

Cyclospora, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, is spreading in the U.S. Here's what to know about the disease, and how to stay safe.

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

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.

The current U.S. outbreak, which began on May 1, is centered in Michigan, with Ohio and New York also reporting high numbers of cases.

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

CDC investigates a Cyclospora outbreak across 34 US states. Learn the symptoms, source, affected states, treatment and prevention steps.

Over 3,000 people in more than 30 US states have contracted cyclosporiasis, linked to the Cyclospora parasite found in fresh produce. | Health

“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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Contaminated irrigation or processing water is more likely the source of the Cyclospora outbreak. There are many systemic failures, outlined here.

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

Produce items like lettuce have been linked to past cyclosporiasis outbreaks. Does buying at a farmers market help lower the risk?

Buying prewashed food does not guarantee safety