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Taco Bell trims menu as cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts ingredient recalls

Taco Bell has begun removing several produce items—lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo and guacamole—from certain Detroit-area locations as health officials investigate a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to produce; Michigan reports nearly 1,000 infections, far above its usual annual total, while the CDC notes Cyclospora can cause explosive, watery diarrhea. There have been no deaths reported, and officials are pursuing the outbreak source as produce recalls continue.

via The Independent|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #michigan

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Cyclospora outbreak hits Florida with 60-plus cases as investigations continue

Health officials say about 60 Florida cases of cyclosporiasis linked to cyclospora have been reported this summer, with Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Orange, and Lee counties affected; nationwide cases exceed 1,000. The parasite is contracted through contaminated food or water, with a 2–14 day incubation and symptoms like explosive diarrhea, cramps, nausea, fatigue, and fever. No single source has been identified yet; diagnosis relies on stool testing and antibiotics such as Bactrim DS. Producers should wash produce and, when possible, cook it. The very young, elderly, pregnant, and immunocompromised are at higher risk, and persistent diarrhea warrants medical care.

via Sun Sentinel|

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Cyclospora Surge Expands Across 31 States as Summer Produce Heats Up

A surge of cyclosporiasis has sickened more than 3,100 people in 31 states this spring and summer, with Michigan, Ohio, New York, Illinois and North Carolina reporting the highest numbers. The CDC says there is no confirmed single multistate outbreak yet and investigations are ongoing, though many cases are linked to fresh produce contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis. Infections typically cause explosive, watery diarrhea and other GI symptoms, can last weeks, and while most healthy people recover with antibiotics, at least 86 hospitalizations have occurred and true case numbers are likely higher due to underreporting. Officials urge proper handling and washing of produce and cooking when possible; cyclosporiasis season usually runs May–August.

via TODAY.com|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #foodborne-illness

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Massachusetts Faces Cyclospora: Key Facts on a Foodborne Parasite

Massachusetts has 18 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases this year, a seasonal foodborne illness linked to fresh produce that causes watery diarrhea and can last weeks if untreated; prevention focuses on washing or cooking produce. The newsletter also notes a Massachusetts Senate bill to curb addictive social‑media features for teens and an ongoing Merrimack Valley Transit strike with a tentative one‑year deal under review.

via WBUR|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #food-safety

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Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Taco Bell to Pull Fresh Produce

Taco Bell has reportedly pulled fresh produce across its locations amid a large cyclospora outbreak, with signs mentioning a recall of lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, and guacamole, though officials have not confirmed a nationwide recall. Michigan and several other states are seeing rising cyclosporiasis cases. The outbreak source has not been confirmed, and people with symptoms should seek medical care.

via Food Poisoning Bulletin|

#cilantro #cyclospora #cyclosporiasis

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Cyclospora outbreak drives surge of diarrhoea cases across US states

A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has spread across at least 17 US states, with 145 cases reported May 1–June 16 and nearly 1,000 Michigan cases in a two-week span, though no deaths have been reported. The illness causes frequent, watery, and sometimes explosive diarrhoea and infection comes from contaminated food or water; person-to-person transmission is not typical. The source hasn’t been identified, though past outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce like bagged salads and herbs. Prevention tips include thorough washing of greens and, in some cases, cooking produce; the FDA notes rinsing may be unlikely to remove the parasite, while the CDC still recommends it. Because many infections go untested, the true number is likely higher and about 20 people have been hospitalized so far.”,

via BBC|

#cyclospora #diarrhoea #foodborne-illness

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Historic cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Michigan and neighboring states as CDC hunts source

Michigan and several states are contending with a record cyclosporiasis outbreak, with Michigan reporting over 1,200 cases and about 40 hospitalizations and Ohio more than 500 cases; federal health officials are investigating the source as the parasite spreads during the May–August outbreak season. Cyclosporiasis causes weeks-long watery, explosive diarrhea and is typically treated with antibiotics; thorough washing of fresh produce is advised, though it may not fully eliminate risk. No deaths have been reported.

via Fox News|

#cdc #cyclospora #health

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Taco Bell temporarily removes fresh toppings as parasite outbreak spreads

Taco Bell locations nationwide are pulling lettuce, cilantro/onion, pico de gallo and guacamole amid a surge in cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora) cases across multiple states; officials say the source of the outbreak hasn’t been identified and it’s unclear whether customers have fallen ill, but signs indicate a temporary recall of certain produce as health departments investigate and advise thorough washing and safe handling of fresh produce.

via New York Post|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #health

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Cyclospora Surfaces in Massachusetts as Outbreak Investigations Continue

Massachusetts has reported Cyclospora, a hard-to-detect parasite that causes weeks-long diarrhea and is tougher to diagnose and treat than typical foodborne illnesses; chemicals used to kill common bacteria may not kill Cyclospora, and the CDC says MA is among more than a dozen states with cases since May, while Michigan has seen a surge of more than 900 cases. Investigations are ongoing to identify the source.

via The Boston Globe|

#cyclospora #health #infectious-disease

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Surging cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts public health warning in US

Health officials report a surge of cyclosporiasis across 17 states, led by Michigan’s outbreak near 1,000 cases—the largest in the state’s history—with Ohio and others seeing increases; the Cyclospora parasite spreads via contaminated produce or water, causing watery, sometimes explosive diarrhea and other GI symptoms, usually resolved with antibiotics; the source is under investigation and CDC data may undercount due to reporting lags; prevention centers on thoroughly washing produce (prefer whole lettuce heads) and cooking when possible.

via The Guardian|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #health

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Measles climb, Michigan Cyclospora cluster grows, and blueberry E. coli recall

Measles cases in the U.S. rose to about 2,170 (93% in 31 outbreaks), with Utah, Virginia, and Pennsylvania among hotspots; Michigan’s cyclosporiasis cases increased by 300 to 572 over the weekend, source under investigation but previously linked to cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas, salad kits, and green onions. Frozen blueberries from Chilean distributor Comfrut sold at Publix are recalling after 12 E. coli cases across eight states (May 11–June 5); no definitive CDC/FDA statement yet from officials, though the company confirmed the case window.

via CIDRAP|

#blueberries #cyclospora #e-coli

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Cyclospora Outbreaks Spotlight the Hard Work of Tracing Foodborne Parasites

Rising cyclosporiasis cases across several states prompt investigators to trace sources of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite that resists easy genetic tracing and relies on epidemiologic detective work. Diagnosis often requires a special stool stain because Cyclospora isn’t on standard testing panels. Infections cause weeks of watery diarrhea and are treated with a 7–10 day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Preventive guidance emphasizes thorough produce washing and following FDA handling tips to reduce contamination.

via CNN|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #diagnosis-testing

health5 days ago•8 min saved

Cyclospora: the hidden parasite behind explosive diarrhea from raw produce

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, usually contracted from contaminated fresh produce or water; it is not typically spread person-to-person, but can trigger weeks of explosive diarrhea and other GI symptoms, diagnosed by stool tests (often multiple samples), with prevention focused on washing produce and safe handling since contamination can occur before produce reaches consumers; outbreaks have been reported in North Carolina and elsewhere, especially during May–August when fresh produce is most imported.

via WRAL|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #foodborne-illness

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Michigan Faces Cyclospora Surge as Health Officials Expand Produce-Prep Guidance

Michigan’s cyclosporiasis cases climbed to 572 by July 4, with the highest counts in several counties, leading the MDHHS to broaden produce-prep guidance for restaurants and households. Officials say outbreaks have been linked to items like bagged salad mixes, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions, and they urge thorough washing, cooking when possible, and strict hygiene practices, plus refrigeration to protect vulnerable populations.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|

#cyclospora #food-safety #health

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New York Faces Cyclospora Surge: Symptoms to Watch For

New York is reporting one of the highest cyclosporiasis cases in the country, per CDC data, and the article highlights what symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical care.

via Lohud|

#cdc #cyclospora #cyclosporiasis