15.07.2026 01:51
Due to a cyclosporiasis outbreak considered to be foodborne in the United States, it has been announced that approximately 7,000 people may have been infected. While the disease, which causes severe diarrhea, has been reported in at least 34 states so far, authorities have not yet identified the product or supply chain responsible for the outbreak. No connection to any restaurant, market, or distributor has been confirmed in this regard.
The CDC reported that approximately 7,000 people in the US may have contracted cyclosporiasis, a disease causing severe diarrhea from contaminated food.
7,000 POSSIBLE CASES IN 34 STATES
In a warning published on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, infection cases were reported in "at least 34 states." The warning announced that approximately 7,000 people nationwide may have contracted cyclosporiasis, known to cause prolonged and severe diarrhea and stemming from contaminated food. It noted that 1,645 cases have been confirmed across the country, while 5,100 suspected cases are still under investigation.
The warning stated that in clinically suspected cases, physicians should specifically request the "Cyclospora" test. It also indicated that 141 people have been hospitalized due to cyclosporiasis since May, with no deaths reported from the disease so far.
SOURCE UNKNOWN
No specific food product, restaurant, grocery store, or distributor has yet been identified as the source of the outbreak. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it had launched an investigation.
Cyclosporiasis is known as a disease caused by a microscopic parasite called "Cyclospora," which can be transmitted through contaminated water or improper food handling involving human feces, particularly through raw vegetables and fruits.