Herbs Under Scrutiny as NC Faces Cyclospora Surge
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North Carolina reports a surge in cyclosporiasis, with investigators saying parsley and cilantro are increasingly linked to cases and lettuce also appearing in some interviews; the FDA is probing a separate outbreak of unknown origin, and officials emphasize that findings are preliminary as investigations continue.
- Parsley and Cilantro Identified as Potential Sources of Cyclospora Outbreak in North Carolina Consumer Reports
- Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply? The New York Times
- Protect yourself and your community from cyclosporiasis San Bernardino County (.gov)
- ER Doctors in ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cyclospora Hotspot Describe Top Symptoms: ‘This Isn’t Subtle’ TODAY.com
- Indiana reports nearly 600 cases of cyclosporiasis Fox 59
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