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Navarre Park Playground, Splash Pad temporarily closed after exposure to cryptosporidium
WEAR TV • • health
Key Points:
- Escambia County reported its first case of cyclosporiasis, linked to a multistate outbreak typically spread through contaminated produce such as raspberries, cilantro, basil, and bagged salad mixes.
- Santa Rosa County Health Department closed a splashpad and playground in Navarre due to known exposure to cryptosporidium, a parasite spread by swallowing contaminated water; the splashpad will reopen Tuesday and the playground Saturday after cleaning.
- Both parasites cause gastrointestinal symptoms, including prolonged and sometimes severe diarrhea, with cyclosporiasis symptoms potentially lasting weeks to a month.
- Health officials advise washing hands thoroughly, cleaning all produce, and cooking vegetables to reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis infection.
