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Georgia’s health department shares these produce safety tips amid multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample, which had been prepared using a 10% formalin solution, and stained with modified acid-fast stain, revealed the presence of four Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts in the field of view. The parasite causes the illness cyclosporiasis. Photo courtesy of CDC/ DPDx - Melanie Moser
The state’s public health agency has offered precautions to take when purchasing, preparing and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent the illness.