CDC Lists 6 Produce Risks as U.S. Cyclosporiasis Cases Reach 145
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Updated · FOX 5 New York · Jul 6
CDC Lists 6 Produce Risks as U.S. Cyclosporiasis Cases Reach 145
3 articles · Updated · FOX 5 New York · Jul 6
Summary
CDC reported 145 Cyclosporiasis cases in 17 states among people sickened from May 1 to June 16, with New York at 31–80 cases and New Jersey at 1–10.
Officials released six produce categories tied to past outbreaks—bagged salad mixes, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions—to help curb additional illnesses.
Investigators said there is no evidence yet of a single multistate outbreak and no grower, supplier or specific produce type has been identified as the source.
Health agencies advised washing raw produce carefully and cooking when possible, noting raspberries are especially hard to clean because the parasite can hide in surface crevices.
Cyclospora causes diarrheal illness 2 to 14 days after exposure, usually through food or water contaminated with feces; untreated symptoms can last days to more than a month.