Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed or under investigation nationwide, CDC says
A nationwide surge in cyclosporiasis cases has triggered CDC investigations into contaminated produce across the United States.
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The brief
The outbreak involves a diarrhea-causing parasite known as Cyclospora. Coverage from the Dallas News, PBS, and KTLA emphasizes the rise in infections.
Reports from PBS indicate that Michigan officials have identified lettuce as a possible cause, while KARK reports an Arkansas food truck owner removing coleslaw from their menu. Future developments depend on the CDC's ongoing investigation into the spread of the parasite and the confirmation of specific produce sources.
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Quick answers
How many cases are currently being tracked?
The CDC is investigating more than 5,100 cases, with nearly 7,000 cases confirmed or under investigation nationwide.
What food items have been linked to the parasite?
Michigan officials have cited lettuce as a possible cause, and an Arkansas food truck owner pulled coleslaw from their menu.
What is the nature of the infection?
Cyclosporiasis is caused by the Cyclospora parasite and results in diarrhea.
Coverage (4)
- Arkansas food truck owner pulls coleslaw off the menu as diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora continues to spread from produce KARK · 5h ago
- CDC investigates more than 5,100 cyclosporiasis cases nationwide amid outbreak Dallas News · 5h ago
- What to know about the Cyclospora parasite as U.S. cases rise KTLA · 5h ago
- Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause PBS · 9h ago
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