Cyclospora outbreak: experts available for interviews
Health experts are providing guidance on how to avoid Cyclospora infection following a major outbreak linked to shredded lettuce. Recommendations include cooking high-risk vegetables and choosing produce with thick skins that can be peeled.
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Provides actionable public health advice during a significant foodborne illness outbreak.
Two Northwestern experts explain how to reduce risk without sacrificing a healthy diet
CHICAGO — More than 1,600 Cyclospora cases have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, prompting Taylor Farms to recall all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico that was distributed to restaurants and retailers. Health officials say they are also investigating other outbreaks in other states that are unrelated to the Taylor Farms cases.
Now the largest recorded Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history, the surge in cases has prompted questions about symptoms and whether consumers should change what they’re buying, cooking and eating.
The following Northwestern Medicine experts are available for interviews to discuss what people should know.
Below is a Q&A with Doerfler and Chang, to assist in your reporting.
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