According to the latest data, there have been 94 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Florida, including 14 in the Tampa Bay area, between May 1 and July 11.<\/p>\n
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Here’s a look at the cases confirmed locally:<\/p>\n
Polk County: 4 casesHillsborough County: 3 casesPinellas County: 3 casesHighlands County: 2 casesManatee County: 1 casePasco County: 1 case <\/p>\n
Cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal infection caused by the parasite cyclospora, isn’t new. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers May 1 through Aug. 31 cyclosporiasis season, as higher temperatures can create conditions more suitable for the parasite to live in fresh produce.<\/p>\n
The reason so many people are talking about it now is that U.S. health officials haven’t been able to connect recent cases to any particular food, grower or supplier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services warned that lettuce or salad greens could be “a potential source of this outbreak,” but did not share how it came to that conclusion.<\/p>\n
\nFoods to avoid for cyclosporiasis <\/p>\n
Again, health officials haven’t identified the exact source of the latest cyclosporiasis cases, but previous outbreaks have been associated with:<\/p>\n
Bagged saladsFresh cilantroBasil<\/a>RaspberriesSnow peasGreen onions <\/p>\n
\nWhat foods are considered the safest? <\/p>\n