Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to produce spreads in 34 states
NBC News reports on a cyclosporiasis outbreak causing explosive diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue across the U.S., linked to contaminated fresh produce. It states nearly 7,000 illnesses, 34 states affected, 141 hospitalizations, Michigan officials pointing to lettuce or salad greens, no recalls yet, and standard prevention advice including cooking produce or buying whole heads of lettuce. The segment cites CDC data, Michigan DHHS findings, and notes the agency made cyclosporiasis tracking optional in its FoodNet surveillance last year. It mentions treatment with Bactrim and that symptoms can persist weeks if untreated.
Source: NBC News
