Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies
A cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak is causing 40% of Americans to reduce their produce consumption.
Who reported it (5)
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states PBS · 47d ago
- Arkansas cyclosporiasis intestinal parasite infections climb 16% over weekend KARK · 47d ago
- See county maps of states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak USA Today · 47d ago
- 40 percent report buying less produce amid cyclospora outbreak: Poll The Hill · 47d ago
- Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies Ars Technica · 47d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: A cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak is causing 40% of Americans to reduce their produce consumption.
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An outbreak of the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis is impacting the United States. According to a poll cited by The Hill and Ars Technica, 40 percent of Americans report buying fewer fruits and vegetables as a result of the situation.
Coverage emphasizes the geographic reach and growth of the infections. USA Today is providing county maps of states linked to the outbreak, while KARK reports that infections in Arkansas climbed 16% over the weekend.
Further developments will likely center on the maps of affected states and the continuing infection rates in specific regions like Arkansas.
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What is causing people to avoid produce?
A cyclosporiasis intestinal parasite outbreak.
How many Americans are buying less produce?
A poll indicates that 40 percent of Americans are buying less produce.
What is happening with infection rates in Arkansas?
Infections in Arkansas rose 16% over the weekend.
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