A parasite that causes diarrhea has been detected in 31 states: How to prepare food and what to avoid

An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, has been reported in 31 U.S. states since May 1. The CDC confirmed 843 cases and 86 hospitalizations as of July 9, with 1,500 additional cases under investigation. Past outbreaks have been linked to contaminated raspberries, lettuce, and other produce, though the current source remains unknown.