Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Alert | Baltimore News

A nasty bug called cyclosporiasis is sickening thousands nationwide, including at least 30 in Maryland — causing cramping, bloating, and watery diarrhea that lingers for days or weeks. Experts suspect contaminated irrigation water, tainted by feces, is spreading it through produce. With a one-week lag between eating and getting sick, tracing the source is tough. Farmers urge everyone to wash produce thoroughly at home — even if it’s already rinsed — since it’s grown in dirt with wildlife around. The CDC is still investigating, but business hasn’t slowed for farmers, who stress: wash it, scrub it, stay safe. 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/0f6d9bc483f0cfb4