About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of cyclospora infections linked to contaminated produce, highlighting symptoms and affected states.

Infections with cyclospora, a parasite that spreads through raw produce and causes severe “explosive” diarrhea, are on the rise in multiple states. Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Texas and Illinois are among the hardest-hit states by the stomach bug, which usually increases during the warmer months in the United States. What is cyclosporiasis? It’s caused by a parasite and spreads through contaminated fresh produce. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is sudden, watery explosive diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, and fatigue.

People in this episode

Hosts: Liz Roman, Becca Chilczenkowski

Topics covered

• parasite outbreak
• cyclospora
• explosive diarrhea
• health risks
• food safety

Keywords

• cyclospora
• diarrhea
• parasite
• foodborne illness
• health risks
• infections
• produce contamination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: cyclospora

Places: Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Texas, Illinois

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