Cyclospora Outbreak & Alpha-Gal Alert | Boston News

Cyclospora is causing a major outbreak, with 147 cases in Massachusetts alone — more than double last year — and over 5,000 nationwide, including deaths and hundreds hospitalized. The culprit? Iceberg lettuce. Symptoms range from watery diarrhea to fever and fatigue. Health officials urge doctors to watch for persistent GI issues. Meanwhile, Massachusetts is launching new kitchen training to combat alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites. Stay alert: parasites in your salad and tick-borne allergies are both on the rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b0092e196e024f4