Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge Nationwide as Study Challenges Protein‑Maxing Trend

Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge in U.S. Produce Outbreak

Health officials across more than ten states have confirmed a ↑ 45% jump in Cyclosporiasis cases linked to fresh herbs and leafy greens, according to Reuters. The pathogen, a microscopic parasite, spreads when contaminated produce is consumed without adequate washing.

New Study Casts Doubt on Protein‑Maxing

Simultaneously, a peer‑reviewed investigation published in a leading nutrition journal challenges the popular “protein maxing” regimen, noting a ↓ 30% dip in supplement sales as consumers grow wary of potential gut disturbances.

“The data suggest that excessive protein intake may exacerbate intestinal infections like Cyclosporiasis,” said Dr. Lina Ortiz, epidemiologist at the CDC.

State health departments urge shoppers to rinse produce under running water and, when possible, use a produce brush. The AP News reports that traceback efforts point to a handful of farms in the Midwest, but the full supply chain remains under investigation.