With hundreds of confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis reported in more than half of U.S. states, there are certain preventative steps home cooks can take in the kitchen as an added measure of precaution against possible contamination.

美国一半以上的州已报告了数百例环孢子虫病确诊病例，家庭烹饪者可以在厨房采取某些预防措施，作为防范可能污染的额外预防手段。



Cyclospora is a type of parasite that can cause an intestinal infection -- cyclosporiasis -- when people consume food or water contaminated with it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

美国疾病控制与预防中心称，环孢子虫是一种寄生虫，当人们食用或饮用被其污染的食物或水时，可能引发肠道感染——即环孢子虫病。

Cyclosporiasis can cause a variety of symptoms, most commonly watery diarrhea, which usually begin within a week after someone has become infected, according to the CDC.

据美国疾病控制与预防中心介绍，环孢子虫病可引发多种症状，最常见的是水样腹泻，通常在人感染后一周内开始出现。

In an update on Friday, the CDC said it had received reports of at least 843 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis across the country since May 1 and was "aware of more than 1,500 cases that require further analysis to confirm the illness as domestically acquired cyclosporiasis."

美国疾病控制与预防中心在周五的最新通报中表示，自5月1日以来，该机构已收到全国至少843例环孢子虫病确诊病例的报告，并“知晓有超过1500例病例需要进一步分析，以确认该疾病是否为国内获得的环孢子虫病”。

"So far this year, multiple states have reported an increase in cases in the last two weeks compared to the same period in 2025," it added.

该中心补充道：“截至目前，今年多个州报告称，最近两周的病例数与2025年同期相比有所增加。”

Best practices for food handling to avoid cyclosporiasis contamination

避免环孢子虫病污染的最佳食品处理规范

The CDC website states that "the best way to prevent cyclosporiasis is to avoid food or water that may be contaminated with feces (poop)."

美国疾病控制与预防中心网站指出，“预防环孢子虫病的最佳方法是避免接触可能被粪便污染的食物或水”。

The CDC notes that "routine chemical disinfection or sanitization of food or water is unlikely to kill Cyclospora," however, there are a few food handling tips that can help prevent the foodborne illness when it comes to fresh produce.

该中心指出，“常规的化学消毒或食品与水体的消毒处理不太可能杀死环孢子虫”，不过，在处理新鲜农产品时，有一些食品处理小贴士有助于预防这种食源性疾病。

Wash: Always wash hands with soap and water when handling raw fruits and vegetables both before and after use.

清洗：处理生的水果和蔬菜时，无论在使用前后，都应始终用肥皂和水洗手。

Prepare: Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under running water before they are cut, cooked and eaten. Produce that is labeled "prewashed" does not need to be washed again at home, according to the CDC.

备菜：水果和蔬菜在切块、烹饪和食用前，应在流动水下彻底冲洗。 据美国疾病控制与预防中心称，标有“已预洗”的农产品无需在家再次清洗。

Additionally, firm fruits and vegetables with a rind -- such as melons, cucumbers or squash -- should be scrubbed firmly with a clean produce brush.

此外，带有外皮且质地较硬的水果和蔬菜——如甜瓜、黄瓜或西葫芦——应用干净的农产品刷用力擦洗。

"Damaged or bruised areas" should be cut off of any fruits and vegetables with a clean knife before preparing and eating," the agency says.

该机构表示，任何水果和蔬菜上的“损坏或碰伤部位”应在准备和食用前用干净的刀具切掉。

Store: Fruits and vegetables that are cut, peeled, or cooked should be refrigerated as soon as possible, within two hours, according to the CDC.

储存：根据美国疾病控制与预防中心的建议，已切块、去皮或烹饪过的水果和蔬菜应尽快冷藏，时间不超过两小时。

According to health officials, cooking food to 158 degrees Fahrenheit can also kill the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis.

据卫生官员称，将食物加热到华氏158度也可以杀死导致环孢子虫病的寄生虫。

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