Parasitic Stomach Bug In Minnesota Probed By CDC

MINNESOTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a recent string of illnesses in multiple states, including Minnesota, linked to a parasite often found in different kinds of fresh produce, according to an investigation notice posted to the agency’s website. Health officials are monitoring cyclosporiasis cases. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces. Cyclosporiasis cases are monitored by federal health officials to detect outbreaks that may be linked to a common food source....