HEALTHJul 21 · 21:20 UTCNC NEWSLINEClayton Henkel

Cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 560 cases in North Carolina

North Carolina reports 561 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 20, 2026, with the cause attributed to multiple potential sources. Health officials advise washing fresh produce and cooking to 165°F to kill the parasite, while the CDC assists in tracing the outbreak.

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CyclosporiasistopicNorth CarolinaplaceCarl WilliamspersonNC Department of Health and Human ServicesorganizationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionorganizationTaylor FarmsorganizationFDAorganizationsurface water contaminationtopic

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