Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety
A large outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes diarrhea and intestinal illness, is spreading across the United States, affecting dozens of states. Health officials report nearly 7,000 potential cases are being investigated nationwide. The exact source is still unknown, but tainted lettuce has been suspected in some areas.
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As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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Why it matters
4 outlets are covering this world story — one to watch as reporting develops.
- What's the story?
- A large outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes diarrhea and intestinal illness, is spreading across the United States, affecting dozens of states. Health officials report nearly 7,000 potential cases are being investigated nationwide. The exact source is still unknown, but tainted lettuce has been suspected in some areas.
- How widely is it covered?
- 4 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 3h ago.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
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CDC looking into several items potentially linked to cyclospora parasite
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What to know about the cyclosporiasis, the intestinal illness hitting the U.S.
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