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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Across States | Portland News

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Across States | Portland News

Published 4 weeks ago
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A nasty parasite causing explosive diarrhea is spreading across 30+ states — but Oregon’s health officials say locals are safe, with no local cases tied to this outbreak. The CDC reports over 1,600 cases linked to contaminated produce like lettuce, especially pre-washed bags. Experts advise buying whole heads, washing thoroughly, and cooking or peeling produce to stay protected — because while cyclosporiasis isn’t contagious person-to-person, it’s still sneaky and stubborn.

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