Fresh produce identified as possible source of US parasite outbreak
Michigan health officials say fresh produce, including lettuce and other salad greens, has emerged as a possible source of a record US outbreak of Cyclospora
Michigan health officials say fresh produce, including lettuce and other salad greens, has emerged as a possible source of a record US outbreak of Cyclospora infections. Investigators stress the source has not yet been confirmed, but the finding marks the most significant development in the investigation so far.
What exactly is Cyclospora? How does it contaminate food? Can washing fruit and vegetables remove it? Are frozen berries safe? And should people stop eating salads? Johns Hopkins epidemiologist Dr. Caitlin Rivers joins DW's The Day to explain how the parasite spreads, why outbreaks happen, and what consumers should do while investigators search for the source.
00:00 Record Cyclospora outbreak 01:26 Caitlin Rivers Epidemiologist, Johns Hopkins University 02:08 How the parasite spreads 02:46 Why Michigan has so many cases 03:38 Can washing produce remove it? 04:19 Are frozen berries
safe? 05:04 Should you stop eating salads? 06:26 Symptoms and treatment For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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