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U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora
PBS • • business
Key Points:
- Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite that causes diarrhea, with 72 reported cases as of Wednesday.
- The FDA has not yet identified the specific products linked to this new outbreak or disclosed the locations of the cases.
- Officials continue to focus on a separate multistate outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which was recalled last week.
- Cyclospora infection typically results from consuming produce contaminated with human feces, often through contaminated water used in irrigation or washing.
- Health experts recommend washing hands thoroughly and cooking produce to at least 158°F (70°C) to kill the parasite and prevent infection.
