Rochester, N.Y. — Health officials are investigating an outbreak of a foodborne parasite that has sickened hundreds of people nationwide, including nearly 400 in New York since May.
Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness often linked to contaminated fresh produce, can cause symptoms such as severe diarrhea and vomiting.
No cases have been confirmed in the Rochester area. Most of the state’s infections have been reported in New York City, with the remainder scattered across the state…