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Cyclospora, the “explosive” diarrhea parasite that’s sickened thousands of Americans this summer and sparked nationwide recalls, may be on a downward trend, according to new data

Cyclospora, the “explosive” diarrhea parasite that’s sickened thousands of Americans this summer and sparked nationwide recalls, may be on a downward trend, according to new data

NYU Langone gastroenterologist Dr. David Bernstein analyzes the Cyclospora and Salmonella outbreaks linked to contaminated produce. He details key symptoms, infectioneports of multiple deaths and hundreds of infections nationwide

Warm weather usually drives salad sales, but consumers spooked by the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks are avoiding lettuce this summer

The number of U.S. states tied to a deadly outbreak of cyclospora has reportedly grown from nine to 15, Reuters and The Associated Press said this week, citing three individuals familiar with a federal investigation into the outbreak

Infections with cyclospora — what’s become known as the “explosive diarrhea” parasite — have been reported in almost every state in the U.S. as of early August. Health officials are still racing to find the illness

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) —Utah health officials have reported 48 cases of cyclospora since May 1, according to state health data

More than 900 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, have been sickened with cyclosporiasis since mid-June. Linda Kim, a public health nurse, has called more than 100 of them. Almost everyone has said the same thing: It’s excruciating, and one of the worst illnesses they’ve experienced

Linda Kim, a nurse at the Washtenaw County Health Department in Michigan, has been helping to investigate more than 900 cases of cyclosporiasis locally. Foodborne illnesses are some of the most complex public health investigations, especially with the Cyclospora parasite. That’s because symptoms may not appear for up to two weeks after someone’s eaten contaminated…

Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the alarming cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 4,000 cases in 41 states linked to contaminated produce. He emphasizes the need for caution as the parasitic infection isn’t fully controlled, despite FDA tracing efforts. Siegel also critiques the FDA panel’s recommendation to ease peptide restrictions, highlighting insufficient human studies on their long-term health…