Cyclospora Halts Christina Hart's 20,000-Follower Food Review Rise
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 31
Cyclospora Halts Christina Hart's 20,000-Follower Food Review Rise
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 31
Summary
July brought an abrupt stop to Christina Hart’s new food-reviewing career after cyclosporiasis left the 29-year-old Nashville-area creator debilitated.
Cyclospora is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite that can contaminate produce including lettuce, broccoli and berries, and Hart became one of thousands sickened nationwide.
Hart had begun posting reviews in May after losing her job, and her first video — rating a sausage biscuit 6 out of 10 and a matcha lemonade 10 out of 10 — drew thousands of views overnight.
About 20,000 followers later, the social-media traction had become a source of hope and income for Hart, who has two young children, including a daughter with severe autism.