Just an alert, where it is actually coming from is a good question , farmers market booths likely

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Outbreak in Iowa now has 22 cases

 

Published 8:14 PM CDT Jul 08, 2013

 

DES MOINES, Iowa —Iowa Department of Public Health, CDC and local health agencies are investigating an outbreak of an intestinal illness caused by cyclospora.Officials told KCCI-TV in Des Moines that as of Monday, 22 cases of cyclospora infections have been reported to state health officials.

"A normal, healthy person with a great immune system will have 57 days of diarrhea on average," said Dr. Patricia Quinlisk.

 

The outbreak includes confirmed cases in Linn County – 10 cases, Fayette County – 3 cases, O'Brien County – 2 cases, Webster County – 2 cases, Benton County – 1 case, Des Moines County – 1 case, Mills County – 1 case, Polk County – 1 case, Van Buren County – 1 case.

At least one person has been hospitalized with the illness, officials said.

Cases have also been reported in Nebraska and other Midwestern states.

Fresh produce has been identified as the source of previous outbreaks. Washing fresh produce is recommended; however, it can be very difficult to wash Cyclospora off all types of produce.

"It's sort of sticky. We do recommend that everybody wash their produce, fruits and vegetables thoroughly. But we do know from experience that will reduce the risk, but it may not take the risk away all together," said Quinlisk.

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include: Watery diarrhea, fatigue (severe tiredness), loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches and low-grade fever.

If you have prolonged diarrhea, Quinlisk recommended asking your doctor to test you for the Cyclospora parasite. She said a pair of antibiotics can cure the illness.

Read more: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/outbreak-in-iowa-now-has-22-cases/-/9674510/20891878/-/eo8t80z/-/index.html#ixzz2YaMpTsqg

 

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What kind of fresh produce ? We do instruct to wash all produce, even bagged salads. Especially wash the outsides of melons, and scrub cantaloupe with a veggie brush. Cutting into the peel of things pushes bacteria into the produce.

Just use plain running water, no bleach or soap. Produce washes don't do any better than lots of running water.