Foods New Yorkers Should Avoid During Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

The cyclosporiasis outbreak still isn't under control. The list of food New Yorkers should avoid keeps growing.

There have now been 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide across 41 states, with over 7,400 additional cases currently undergoing analysis. Here in New York State, nearly 700 cases have been confirmed

Former FDA Commissioner Speaks Out

Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says that the agency does not yet have the cyclosporiasis outbreak under control. He said during an appearance on "Face the Nation that while the FDA has done well in tracing the issue to central Mexico and specific farms, the situation remains unresolved.

Gottlieb added that officials cannot be certain the identified growing region is the only source of contamination.

Symptoms To Watch Out For

On average, symptoms typically appear about a week after eating contaminated food. Symptoms can start as quickly as two days or as long as two weeks.

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Common symptoms ins include:

Watery diarrhea (Often described as explosive)
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Fatigue
Feeling sick to your stomach
Flu-like symptoms

If left untreated, the illness can last from several weeks to a month or more, often trailing off and then returning in cycles. You should see your doctor if you develop

Persistent diarrhea
Signs of dehydration
Severe abdominal pain

Foods to Avoid

Foods New Yorkers Should Avoid During Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Foods Linked To Past Outbreaks

You could avoid these items as a matter of extreme caution. It should be noted that none of these items have been linked to this summer's outbreak, but have been linked to past cyclosporiasis outbreaks in the U.S.