White House Monitors 400-Case Cyclospora Outbreak as CDC Hunts Food Source in 4 States
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
White House Monitors 400-Case Cyclospora Outbreak as CDC Hunts Food Source in 4 States
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Summary
More than 400 people have been sickened in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, with the White House saying it is closely tracking the cyclospora outbreak.
CDC and FDA investigators still have not identified the contaminated food, leaving consumers without a specific product to avoid as officials trace cases through patient interviews and supply records.
The CDC said the outbreak has accelerated since May and the true case count is likely higher because many infections go untested or unreported.
Cyclospora is often linked to fresh produce such as leafy greens, herbs and berries; the CDC urged washing produce, cooking food when possible and seeking specific testing if diarrhea persists.