Report Says Cyclospora Has Expanded to Some Fruit and Vegetables

Now, former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield is warning people that the Cyclospora parasite is being found in some fruits and vegetables. Unlike most foodborne illnesses that show up fairly quickly, Cyclospora symptoms usually don't appear for about a week after exposure, making the sources more difficult for health officials to trace. READ MORE: Rare Flea Disease Linked to 2 Deaths in LouisianaCyclospora Found In Fruits And VegetablesDr. Robert Redfield, former CDC Director, is now warning people to be cautious of some fruits and vegetables. From newsnationnow.com -As the cyclospora outbreak continues to expand around the country, Dr. Robert Redfield is urging people to stay away from certain fruits and vegetables beyond lettuce. The doctor stated that caution should be exercised when consuming raw vegetables beyond bagged lettuce.