HEALTHJul 21 · 16:42 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTECassidy Johncox

Cyclosporiasis cases surpass 500 in North Carolina: What to know

North Carolina has reported 561 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1, with 254 new cases in the week ending July 21. The state confirmed 16 hospitalizations, and cases are not linked to Taco Bell's lettuce, though the CDC identifies Midwest outbreaks tied to Taco Bell's shredded iceberg lettuce. National cases exceed 500 in multiple states.

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