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Houston doctor warns of seasonal parasite spike tied to popular raw summer foods
By Mekenna.Earnhart@fox.com (Mekenna Earnhart) at Fox 26 Houston
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
Federal and local health officials are tracking a seasonal spike of the foodborne parasitic illness Cyclospora across 17 states, with Texas cases currently sitting in the low double digits. The microscopic parasite is commonly found on imported raw produce like cilantro, basil,...
Key takeaway The microscopic parasite is commonly found on imported raw produce like cilantro, basil, and raspberries, and it cannot be effectively removed by dish soap or vegetable sprays.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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What is this story about? Federal and local health officials are tracking a seasonal spike of the foodborne parasitic illness Cyclospora across 17 states, with Texas cases currently sitting in the low double digits. The microscopic parasite is commonly found on imported raw produce like cilantro, basil,...
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