A parasite linked to contaminated fresh produce has caused illness in many people in the US, resulting in weeks of watery diarrhea. The source of the outbreak is still unknown, making it difficult to identify the common food that caused the infections.

The parasite, known as cyclospora, can be treated with antibiotics and rarely causes serious complications. To reduce the risk of infection, certain precautions can be taken, although the specifics are not detailed here.

For more information on the outbreak and tips on how to stay safe while enjoying summer produce, readers can refer to the full report from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.