- A Cyclospora outbreak is raising produce safety concerns nationwide; Utah cases not linked.
- Pharmacist Phil Cowley advises against panic and says Utah produce likely unaffected.
- Utahns are changing their buying habits; experts recommend scrubbing produce and cooking foods.
SALT LAKE CITY — A growing Cyclospora outbreak across parts of the country is causing concern among consumers and raising questions about whether fresh produce is safe to eat.
The parasite can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, with symptoms that may last for weeks or even months if left untreated.
While Utah has confirmed cases of Cyclospora, state health officials said none of those cases have been linked to the larger national outbreak…