KXAN (Austin)Updated 19h ago · First reported Jul 17, 6:38 AM
There is an outbreak of cyclosporiasis spreading across dozens of U.S. states.
Why it matters: The outbreak of cyclosporiasis can cause uncomfortable and potentially dangerous bouts of diarrhea, making it important for people to take…
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The reporting is based on agreed facts from health experts and officials, but there is some uncertainty due to missing information.
Missing from current reporting: It is unclear whether vinegar can kill cyclospora.
The outbreak of cyclosporiasis can cause uncomfortable and potentially dangerous bouts of diarrhea, making it important for people to take proper food safety measures.
Further guidance on how to effectively wash produce to avoid contracting cyclosporiasis.
9NEWS (Denver, KUSA)Taco Bell has temporarily pulled produce ingredients at some locations amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite have increased in South Florida, with 17 confirmed cases in Miami-Dade County, seven in Broward County, and one in Monroe County, and about 100 cases statewide.
Cases of diarrhea parasite nearly triple in Miami-Dade in a week; Monroe sees 1st case (1 source).
NBC New York (WNBC)Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce.
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