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Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues

Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues As health officials continue investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, greenhouse growers say controlled indoor farming can reduce some of the contamination risks associated with fresh produce. GPB reports Cyclospora is a parasite spread through human fecal contamination, most often when polluted water comes into contact with fruits and vegetables. Because leafy greens like lettuce grow close to the ground, they can be […]

todayJuly 23, 2026

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CDC probes Cyclospora spike as Georgia cases grow

CDC probes Cyclospora spike as Georgia cases grow Georgia physicians are encouraging people with persistent diarrhea to seek medical care and ask about Cyclospora testing as health officials work to determine what is driving an increase in infections across the country. The parasitic illness can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including frequent watery diarrhea, nausea, bloating, fatigue and, in some cases, a low-grade fever. Doctors warn that prolonged illness can quickly […]

todayJuly 14, 2026