Residents are being cautioned about an intestinal illness. The illness is linked to consuming unwashed raw produce. The cause of the illness is a parasite that is typically found on contaminated raw food sources.

This parasite can spread through contaminated water and raw produce that has come into contact with human feces. Further information about the intestinal illness and the parasite is available from Houston Public Media. Residents can consult this source for more details about the warning from the CDC.