- More than 800 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases across over half the U.S. (with 1,500+ likely) are under investigation — the parasite causes weeks of watery, sometimes “explosive,” diarrhea.
- Officials suspect contaminated produce—especially lettuce/salad greens—so avoid raw prewashed mixes, consider cooking berries or washing produce in a 3:1 water-to-vinegar soak, and peel or scrub rinds before cutting.
- Hand sanitizer doesn’t kill cyclospora—wash hands with soap and water, see a doctor for persistent diarrhea (it’s diagnosable by stool test and treatable with antibiotics).
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