fresh produce
Coverage of fresh produce in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Explosive’ diarrhea-causing parasite surging in Midwest, CDC says no risk in Bay Area
A parasite causing explosive diarrhea is surging in Michigan, with 992 cases reported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC states there is no risk in the Bay Area. Cyclospora spreads through contaminated food and water, particularly fresh produce that isn't thoroughly cleaned.
- Wayne County health officials track 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid growing Michigan outbreak
Wayne County health officials are tracking 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases as part of a growing outbreak in southeast Michigan, with over 300 statewide cases reported. Collaborating with state and local agencies, investigators are working to identify the source, which is likely contaminated food, particularly fresh produce. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue, and the illness can persist for weeks without treatment.
- Life-threatening bacterial outbreak linked to fresh produce has now spread to at least eight countries
A life-threatening bacterial outbreak linked to fresh produce has spread to at least eight countries, raising global health concerns. Authorities are investigating the source and urging caution with fresh produce consumption.