Cyclospora Outbreak: What You Need to Know | Green Bay News

A major cyclospora outbreak is sweeping across multiple states, with over 1,400 cases reported — Michigan leading with more than 1,200. Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, cramping, and dehydration, sometimes requiring hospitalization. Officials haven’t yet identified the source, but past outbreaks point to contaminated produce or recreational water — and this parasite is notoriously hard to kill, even with bleach. It’s not spread person-to-person, but you can catch it by eating or drinking something contaminated, often weeks before symptoms appear. If you’re in an outbreak zone, skip public pools for now. For produce, cooking to 158°F kills it; for raw veggies, a thorough wash — or vinegar rinse — helps, though it’s not guaranteed. If diarrhea lasts over 48 hours, see a doctor — cyclospora tests aren’t routine, and treatment usually involves antibiotics. 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/09791605d600c046