NEWSNATIONNOW (Katie Pavlich) - Cyclospora outbreak deaths raise alarm for people with underlying conditions
CareYaya CEO Neil Shah says the parasite itself rarely kills, but the dehydration is dangerous for vulnerable patients.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Americans Cut Back on Salad Amid Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak.
A recent survey reveals that the cyclospora outbreak is leading many Americans to cut back on produce consumption, with confidence in the FDA's response remaining mixed.
A recent survey reveals that the cyclospora outbreak is leading many Americans to cut back on produce consumption, with confidence in the FDA’s response remaining mixed. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A CBS News/YouGov poll found that most Americans are following news about the cyclospora outbreak at least somewhat closely, with nearly as many paying attention to the parasite as to the conflict with Iran . About four in 10 respondents said they are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back on produce, and older adults were more likely than younger adults to do so. DETAIL: Those following news of the outbreak most closely were especially likely to have changed…Open
NYTIMES (Julie Creswell) - As Cyclosporiasis Spreads, America Says No Thanks to Salads
Foot traffic to chains such as Chopt and Chipotle fell in recent weeks after a recall from Taylor Farms and changing messages from the F.D.A.