Local officials say the number of cases in the Houston area\u00a0doesn\u2019t appear to be abnormal, but wood-fired pizza restaurant Sauced Up announced Wednesday on Facebook that it would suspend sales of salads and fresh greens until public health authorities declare the\u00a0cyclosporiasis outbreak resolved.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to the recent nationwide outbreak of Cyclospora that health officials have traced in leafy greens and produce, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend all sales of salads and fresh greens out of an abundance of caution,\u201d the post reads.<\/p>\n
Baked Amazing Bakery, a home bakery in South Houston, posted a similar announcement to its Facebook page on Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUntil further notice, Baked Amazing Bakery will not be using any fresh produce for our desserts and products!\u201d the post reads.<\/p>\n
Owner Erica Williams said she decided to post on Facebook after the parasite became a hot topic in cake-related Facebook groups. Williams said commenters were asking if they should put a PSA out or if they should still take orders knowing that the parasite could be there.<\/p>\n
\u201cMe going through the comments and I\u2019m a home bakery, I\u2019m for the customers,\u201d Williams said. \u201cI don\u2019t want to make anybody sick, I don\u2019t want to accidentally make anybody sick.\u201d<\/p>\n
Williams said she doesn\u2019t typically use fresh produce in her cakes, but she still wants to be careful and hasn\u2019t been buying any fruits, even for her kids.<\/p>\n
H-E-B took to social media as well to quell fears about the parasite when a customer asked on X if H-E-B produce was safe to eat and free from Cyclospora.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo H-E-B suppliers have reported issues with Cyclosporiasis to date,\u201d the grocery account replied. \u201cWe continue to closely monitor the situation closely. Customers are encouraged to rinse their produce before consuming it.\u201d<\/p>\n