5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (240+ words) (NewsNation) — Thousands of cyclosporiasis, or explosive diarrhea, cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control since May 1. The CDC has recorded 13,895 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite named Cyclospora. An additional 10,455 cases need…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (270+ words) Produce with wildlife damage may carry bacteria, parasites, or diseases; contamination is likely if bite marks are present. Minimally damaged produce can be eaten if trimmed generously, washed thoroughly, and cooked. Thick-skinned produce is safer to eat after removing damaged…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (524+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — According to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Missouri was included on a new, expanded list of states affected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak, and Greene County has seen an increase in cases over the last month. On average, the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (408+ words) The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. Cyclospora is found only in humans, where it replicates in the intestinal tract, causing severe diarrhea....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (345+ words) As Cyclospora cases climb, concern isn’t just limited to the humans in the house. As Cyclospora outbreaks continue to pop up across the United States, many pet owners are asking whether the intestinal parasite poses a threat to their dogs…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1014+ words) Ahead, I talk to Amy Johnston, the statewide food safety educator with the University of Minnesota Extension, and Steve Wagner, an attorney who specializes in foodborne illness litigation, to cut through the bad advice and give you solid, science-backed ways…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (477+ words) Detwiler's Farm Market recently announced the biggest move in its nearly two-decade history, and Sarasota's favorite family-owned grocer is just getting started. The beloved local grocery chain said this week it will open its largest store yet in North Port,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (163+ words) Fruit farmers in Virginia are struggling with a lost crop after freezes in the late spring. One Hanover farm has had to cancel its pick-your-own-fruit season, its only income source. To read about how you can apply for federal disaster…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (188+ words) Dollar General is building a new store at the site of a former Rite Aid in Franklin County. The store at 415 E. Queen St., Chambersburg, is expected to open within the next month, as long as construction stays on track, a…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1074+ words) Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, flavorful foods that grow best in warm sunshine. Some fruits and vegetables are sweetest, ripest, and most delicious during this time of year. Whether you're having a picnic, grilling outside, or making…...