Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that contaminates fresh produce, causing what the CDC calls "explosive" bowel movements in its victims, is on the move on Long Island. By Monday, 17 cases of cyclosporiasis had been reported in Nassau, compared with 10 by this point last year, a spokesperson for the county DOH said. New York State had the second highest reported number of cases nationwide behind Michigan late last week, according to the CDC. About 511 cases had been reported across the state since May 1, versus between 500 and 700 for each of the past two years, according to a spokesperson. Past outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the United States have been linked to basil, cilantro, mesclun lettuce, raspberries and snow peas, according to the U.S. FDA. More details are at the link in bio. (Photo:AP/Melanie Moser) . . . #longisland #longislandny #suffolkcounty #nassaucounty #cyclospora #cdc