Using a bathroom 20 times a day - life in the middle of US cyclospora outbreak
Summary
A large outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, is affecting thousands of people in 41 U.S. states. Michigan has the most cases, with Monroe County experiencing a significant number of infections, leading to public concern and food safety actions.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis causes symptoms like severe diarrhea and stomach pain.
- The outbreak began being detected in mid-May and has grown since then.
- Over 7,000 cases have been reported in Michigan, the state with the most infections.
- Monroe County, Michigan, has about 286 cases in a population of 154,000.
- The parasite is hard to detect and symptoms can take weeks to show up.
- Restaurants and stores like Taco Bell, Walmart, and Jack in the Box have removed certain produce, especially iceberg lettuce, as a safety measure.
- Investigators have not yet officially identified the exact source of the outbreak.
- FDA investigations suggest a company named Taylor Farms may be involved.
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