HEALTH Diarrhea: US: A widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, caused by the Cyclospora parasite/Update #154

Masterchief117 said:
I took a chance at ordering a bacon cheeseburger at Braum's today for lunch. They asked if I wanted "everything" on it. I said "Yes". When I opened the wrapper, I noticed that there was no lettuce, which I didn't mind in light of the crap going around.
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Mother Braums taking good care of us. Don’t tell me that was an accident.
 
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Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said....
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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak​

Shredded lettuce has been linked with a cyclospora outbreak, a source said Thursday.

Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said Thursday.

Cases of the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite are surging across the US, with nearly 7,000 cases confirmed or under investigation since May 1, according to data published Tuesday by the CDC. Confirmed cases alone are more than six times higher than they were at this time last year, and there have been at least 141 hospitalizations.

The outbreak linked to the lettuce, however, is considered to be a regional one, centered in the Midwest.

The CDC has identified at least 400 cases associated with the outbreak across four states – Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky – and the source told CNN that those states are where the affected Taco Bell locations are. However, they noted that the produce may have also gone to other places.

The Michigan state health department has reported more than 4,300 cases of cyclospora during the outbreak investigation. Michigan said it has interviewed more than 1,000 people as part of its investigation and had previously noted that lettuce or salad greens may be a potential source for the outbreak.

The state health department said that it “cannot say with certainty that every illness is linked to the same source of exposure” but that the concentrated, sharp increase in cases “strongly suggests that the vast majority of these illnesses are associated with the same outbreak.” This would make it the largest cyclospora outbreak in the US on record.

Neither Taco Bell nor Taylor Farms has responded to CNN’s request for comment Thursday.

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Cyclosporiasis is not usually spread directly from person to person. Instead, people can become infected by consuming contaminated food or water. Previous outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce, the CDC says.

People with cyclosporiasis may have symptoms that include watery diarrhea, cramping and bloating for weeks.

Federal health officials said there are multiple investigations underway, some tied to the large outbreak in the Midwest, some involving single states and some involving cases not yet tied to any cluster.

Taylor Farms supplies grocery stores and restaurants across the country, although it’s unclear exactly how many of its products and which locations may be affected.

Taco Bell said Tuesday that it was removing some ingredients from its menu at some restaurant locations as a precaution.

“While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure,” Taco Bell Corp. said in a statement. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities.”

Taylor Farms produce has also been linked with previous illness outbreaks, including E. coli cases tied to slivered onions in 2024 and cyclospora cases linked with lettuce in 2013.
 
hd5574 said:
Sulfa that used is: FYI
Starting researching...last night..Bactrim is aka trimethoprim 160 mg sulfamethoxazole 800mg
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Yeah i cant take either one but somewhere i read that cipro can be used, which then you risk life long tendon issues.

Dang meds and side effects
 
There is a good chance that colloidal silver can kill it...it has anti parasitic properties...it is antimicrobial....
My book on colloidal silver written by 2 German natural doctors..they suggest 2 to 3 tablespoons of 25 ppm 3 x per day diarrhea caused by parasites..also food poisoning and inflammation..
They mention the brand Source Naturals as a good brand..I use that brand in 30 ppm in place of 25 ppm and i have never had any problems with that strength...I get it on Amazon..

The book is...Colloidal Silver...the natural antibotic..by Kuhni (2 dots over the u) and von Holst..also on Amazon..

They say consult with your physician...
 
helen said:
I'm allergic to the drugs of choice, so I did some research. Protozoa are not affected by fasting, because unlike worms, they don't eat your food. They eat you. They eat your mucus and intestinal lining, etc. Ivermectin does not work on protozoa. I haven't looked at zinc yet.
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Me too! I’m eating fermented things had a bit of sour stomach lately but no Taco Bell (yuck)

Pretty much no veggies, which I don’t eat much of anyway
 
Here is another really informative video about this topic from this NIH researcher and Caregiver.
Another easy watch where he delves deeper into historical outbreaks and our history with theses parasites and our water systems, and much more. 25+ min

***If Rhondaban is out there, I would really like to hear their take on this Caregiver's videos. Thanks.. :hmm:

CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the outbreak and its significance
01:52 The role of Taylor Farms and food industry consolidation
1:59 Water as a potential source of contamination
08:55 Historical lessons from cholera and Milwaukee
12:04 Water systems and modern infrastructure risks
14:10 Safe foods and preparation tips
15:53 Ancient remedies and modern science against parasites
19:57 Understanding Cyclospora: biology and transmission
22:56 When to seek medical treatment and immune system considerations
23:54 Summary and practical advice for protection




View: https://youtu.be/a8rPct94I-k?si=tZlzjs4-Ye8RRB4j
 
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Tainted Taco Bell ingredient ID’d as potential source of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, cyclosporiasis: report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified a likely link among cases in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky earlier this week.
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Taco Bell lettuce supplied by a California produce company has been identified as a potential source of contamination behind the parasitic illness saddling thousands of Americans with explosive diarrhea, according to a new report.

Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast food chain by Salinas-based Taylor Farms has been linked to this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to two individuals familiar with the investigation, The Washington Post reported.

“The signal we have gotten is that there is a very high percentage of people who got sick at Taco Bell, and when investigators asked what their menu items were in common, lettuce came up frequently,” said one of the individuals who spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing investigation.

When the Food and Drugs Administration asked the Mexican fast food giant where they get their lettuce from, Taylor Farms was identified as supplying to stores in Michigan and three other states, where the outbreak has been the largest, according to the source.

Authorities in Michigan previously said that the leafy greens are suspected as the source causing hundreds of cases of the stomach illness based on interviews with over 1,000 patients.

A number of Taco Bell restaurants across the Detroit area posted notices earlier this month advising that the chain was “currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall,” local outlet WWJ reported.

“Any items ordered that normally come with these items WILL NOT contain them,” the notice added.

Some 11 core menu items at Taco Bell contain the shredded lettuce by default.

In a statement, the fast-food giant said they will continue to monitor the situation in accordance with all health guidelines.

“The health and safety of our guests is our top priority,” Taco Bell Corp. said, adding that it “voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had identified a likely link among cases in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky earlier this week.

So far, more than 3,400 cases have been reported in The Great Lake State and over 100 people have been hospitalized as of Thursday.

Over 1,600 people across 34 states in the US have been confirmed to have contracted cyclosporiasis since May 1, according to the CDC.

The Taco Bell lettuce supplier Taylor Farms also supplies produce to Burger King and McDonald’s as well as bagged leafy greens, fresh produce and salad kits to supermarkets including Whole Foods and Walmart. The company has production facilities across the US, Canada, Mexico and western Europe.

Taylor Farms has been previously linked to several outbreaks — notably an E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s stemming from its raw onion.

There were 104 people impacted by thay outbreak, including one death and a subsequent FDA inspection of the Taylor Farms facility found numerous violations in food safety procedures.

Taylor Farms did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
 
Shooter said:
would the bagged chopped up lettuce be safer> I like that for salads, a whole head would go bad before I use it, how about cole slaw? ill just switch to sour crout. nothing can live in that
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I cook my coleslaw as a cross between a stir fry and cabbage patties. So far, so good.
 
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