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Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

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  Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states Brenda Goodman, CNN Mon, July 6, 2026      Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. Illness is caused by consuming food or drink that contains the parasite. - Melanie Moser/CDC/DPDx Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states By Brenda Goodman Summer is peak season for hot weather delights like fresh berries and salad greens, but for now, you may want to consider cooking or at least thoroughly washing raw fruits and veggies. A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making people sick across several states. Michigan, which typically identifies about 50 cases of cyclosporiasis in a year, has reported almost 600 cases as of July 4, according to the state's Department of Hea...