WA’s local produce saves shoppers from national Cyclospora scare

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SEATTLE A massive surge in Cyclospora cases throughout the U.S. is drawing intense national scrutiny. The foodborne parasite, which causes severe gastrointestinal illness, including watery diarrhea, has heavily impacted several eastern and midwestern states.

“This is really unusual for the United States,” said Sara Larson while shopping at her local PCC Community Market in Seattle.

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