The outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a nasty gastrointestinal illness, raises questions about how to avoid infection, including whether certain types of produce are still safe to eat.
Caused by ingesting the cyclospora parasite, the illness has spread to more than two dozen states, sickening thousands of people and becoming one of the most significant outbreaks in recent years. While the illness is not typically life-threatening, it can cause what health officials describe as “explosive bowel movements,” along with fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
