Why washing produce won't save you from the parasite causing 'watery diarrhea' in U.S. and Quebec

The gastrointestinal disease that has reportedly sickened thousands in more than half of U.S. states could be spreading in ...

Cyclospora parasite outbreak: Doctor shares early signs, risk factors, and how to protect yourself

The United States is grappling with a major Cyclospora parasite outbreak, affecting numerous individuals nationwide. Known ...

Is cyclosporiasis in Northern CA? Food to avoid amid parasite outbreak

A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis is causing widespread gastrointestinal illnesses. With cases reported in California, ...

Cyclospora Outbreak Tops 2,600 Cases in the US: Doctor Explains How This Food-Borne Parasite Spreads

A Cyclospora outbreak has sickened over 2,600 people, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, hydration, safe food ...

Ohio Woman Describes What It Was Like Having Cyclosporiasis: ‘Camped Out in the Bathroom’ for Weeks with ‘Violent’ Symptoms

“No matter what I did I couldn’t get better,” said Brelynn Daniels ...

Taco Bell locations are pulling certain ingredients off menus due to cyclosporiasis outbreak

The fast-food chain doesn't want customers to suffer from watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements ...
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Lettuce May Be Behind the Massive Cyclosporiasis Outbreak—Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Lettuce or salad greens may be a source of the current cyclosporiasis outbreak. Lettuce is especially vulnerable because the parasite can contaminate it through water during growing or processing, and ...

Rosie Sweetman keeps things fresh at Little Wings, a 10-acre farm in Eugene

Rosie Sweetman keeps Little Wings Farm running through teamwork, a DIY-mindset, and a love of all things produce.

Thousands sickened by explosive diarrhea parasite as troubling map reveals extent of outbreak hitting at least 31 states

THOUSANDS of Americans have fallen ill in an ongoing outbreak of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea. The CDC is ...

Nearly 7,000 Cases of Cyclosporiasis Confirmed or Suspected Nationwide, CDC ‘Concerned’ About Growing Outbreak

The CDC said the foodborne illness has been confirmed in 34 states as testing continues ...

Taco Bell Is Under Investigation amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks, Some Locations Pull Ingredients as Precaution

The source of the illness outbreaks, which includes the symptom of “explosive” diarrhea, has not yet been confirmed ...
Progressive Grocer

5 Produce Display Mistakes That Cost Independent Grocers Sales

I spent more than 40 years in grocery retail, most of it in the produce department, and if there’s one thing I learned, it’s ...