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The U.S. CDC reports 7,000 cases nationwide of cyclosporiasis, which is caused by cyclospora cayetanensis.
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In Short: The CDC reports 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide, a significant increase from previous years, as NBA suspends a team owner for violating salary cap rules.
The CDC has reported 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide, a significant increase from previous years, according to NBC News. This foodborne illness, caused by the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis, can lead to weeks of severe diarrhea.
In a health alert, the CDC noted that 1,645 people have been sickened by cyclosporiasis across the country, making it one of the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. Gwen Biggerstaff, deputy director of the CDC’s Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, stated during a media call that they are seeing an unusually high number of cases this season.
Biggerstaff also indicated that more cases are likely to be reported through August. However, the Food and Drug Administration, which typically coordinates food investigations and recalls with the CDC, has not publicly identified a specific field, region, or supplier of the produce involved in the outbreak.
In unrelated news, the NBA has suspended Los Angeles Clippers’ owner for one year and fined the team $30 million for violating salary cap rules.
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- BREAKING: NBA suspends Los Angeles Clippers’ owner for one year and fines the team $30 million for violating salary cap rules Nearly 7,000 people nationwide may have cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that can cause…
- In a health alert, the CDC reported that 1,645 people have been sickened by cyclosporiasis across the country, making it one of the largest outbreaks of foodborne illness in the U.S. in years.
- “We’re seeing an unusually high number of cyclosporiasis cases this season,” Gwen Biggerstaff, deputy director of the CDC’s Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, said during a media call Tuesday.
- Biggerstaff said it’s likely more cases will be reported through August.
- The Food and Drug Administration, which typically coordinates food investigations and recalls with the CDC, hasn’t publicly identified a specific field, region or supplier of the produce, or where the foods have been…
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- NBC Newslink