The outbreak marked the largest of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a parasite known as Cyclospora cayetanensis , in the country’s known history.
People become infected by the parasite by consuming contaminated food or water; in the U.S., outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have often been tied to fresh produce. While some people may not experience any symptoms, others who become infected by the parasite may report “explosive” bowel movements.
In July, federal public health officials announced that they were investigating an outbreak of these infections in several states, eventually linking the cases to contaminated processed…
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