Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed or under investigation nationwide, CDC says
The CDC is investigating a nationwide surge in cyclosporiasis cases, with thousands of infections linked to contaminated produce.
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Source diversity sample: Spectrum News · KHON2 · Honolulu Star-Advertiser · KITV · KARK · Dallas News · KTLA · PBS.
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What happened
A widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis is occurring across the United States. Coverage from the Dallas News, PBS, KTLA, and KARK emphasizes the role of produce in the spread of the diarrhea-causing parasite.
Specific reports highlight a food truck owner in Arkansas removing coleslaw from their menu and Michigan officials identifying lettuce as a possible cause. Future developments depend on the ongoing CDC investigation into the nationwide cases and the identification of the specific produce sources responsible for the infections.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (80% supported) Updated 44d ago.
Who reported it (8)
- Cyclosporiasis confirmed in Hawaii visitor Spectrum News · 44d ago
- One cyclospora case confirmed in Hawaii, but risk remains low KHON2 · 44d ago
- Hawaii officials confirm cyclospora case in visitor; says risk to residents is low Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 44d ago
- Shop locally to help prevent the bringing the national cyclosporiasis outbreak to Hawaii KITV · 44d ago
- Arkansas food truck owner pulls coleslaw off the menu as diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora continues to spread from produce KARK · 45d ago
- CDC investigates more than 5,100 cyclosporiasis cases nationwide amid outbreak Dallas News · 45d ago
- What to know about the Cyclospora parasite as U.S. cases rise KTLA · 45d ago
- Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause PBS · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
How many cases are being tracked?
The CDC is investigating more than 5,100 cases, with nearly 7,000 cases confirmed or under investigation nationwide.
What foods are suspected of spreading the parasite?
Coverage mentions produce generally, with specific mentions of lettuce in Michigan and coleslaw at an Arkansas food truck.
What is cyclosporiasis?
It is an infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite that causes diarrhea.
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