A parasitic infection, cyclosporiasis, has caused hundreds of illnesses across 17 U.S. states, prompting an investigation by the CDC and FDA. The outbreak, with at least 145 confirmed cases and 20 hospitalizations, is suspected to be linked to contaminated fresh produce. Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss, with recovery typically taking several weeks. While washing produce may reduce risk, cooking is the only guaranteed method to kill the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. AI
RANK_REASON Public health investigation into a widespread foodborne illness outbreak. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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