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"Urgent Warning On What Foods To Avoid
As 'Explosive Diarrhea" Parasite Spreads"
by The Wellness Company
"The cyclospora outbreak is spreading like wildfire across the country. There were roughly 300 cases nationwide just a week to 10 days ago, now there are more than 3,000 cases in the state of Michigan alone! And these numbers are expected to grow dramatically over the next few weeks, in part because we still have no idea what is causing the infection.
Indeed, as cases of this parasitic infection, which causes “explosive diarrhea,” continue to sky-rocket, health officials are struggling to determine the exact source of the outbreak. According to The New York Post: "State and federal health officials are continuing to investigate multiple outbreaks, but the source has not yet been identified.
In previous US outbreaks, cyclospora has repeatedly been linked to fresh produce, including raspberries, basil, cilantro, green onions, snow peas, lettuce, mesclun and salad mixes. Research has also connected past outbreaks to blackberries, watercress, mangoes and vegetable trays. Health officials in Michigan, one of the states hardest hit during the current outbreak, are beginning to suspect lettuce or salad greens may be responsible, although the investigation remains ongoing."
While the culprit remains unknown, what we do know is that the symptoms from the parasite aren’t pretty: The parasite, cyclospora, spreads through raw produce and water contaminated with human feces – and it causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, whose symptoms include cramps, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, low-grade fever and vomiting. The most commonly reported symptom is “watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements”, according to the CDC.
Many Americans are asking what they can do to avoid this parasite: Officials recommend following proper food safety practices when preparing meals. Experts also say some foods appear to pose much less risk. “To date, no commercially frozen produce, cooked foods or peeled fruit have been associated with cyclosporiasis infection,” one study cited by WPIX found. The CDC advises washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before preparing food. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not kill cyclospora."
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"Is Taco Bell To Blame?"
"This food safety story is raising serious questions across America. Reports involving a widespread parasite outbreak, contaminated produce, and thousands of illnesses have consumers wondering whether it's still safe to eat fresh vegetables or dine out. In today's video, I break down what health officials are saying, why Taco Bell has become part of the conversation, and how this could affect restaurants, grocery stores, farmers, and consumers nationwide. We'll also discuss Cyclospora infections, produce safety, restaurant inspections, the similarities to previous food contamination outbreaks, and why businesses could suffer long after the headlines disappear. As always, do your own research, read the sources below, and let me know whether you think this is being handled appropriately or if the public is overreacting."
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