Use caution this summer and wash your produce! Reports are on the rise of a non-life-threatening gastrointestinal illness caused by an intestinal parasite, according to health officials.
Health officials warn the public to take extra precautions this summer after receiving reports of increased Cyclospora infections within Harris and Fort Bend Counties.The health departments said they are investigating the cases and would like to remind people that some gastrointestinal illnesses can spread quickly, especially during the summer.
Officials say people can become infected by consuming contaminated food or water. Cases in Texas have been linked with the consumption of fresh produce, including fresh cilantro, pre-packaged salad mix, raspberries, basil, snow peas, and mesclun lettuce, according to Harris Health. Symptoms tend to appear between two to 14 days, and most people reportedly recover with no significant health effects.
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