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What to Know About the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hitting More than Half of U.S. States
The CDC said the source remains under investigation as more than 1,000 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported nationwide.
- More than 3,000 people across 31 states have been affected by a national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the intestinal illness causing watery diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue, according to federal health authorities.
- Tracking the outbreak has proven difficult following federal funding cuts that made surveillance optional for participating states; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously relied on FoodNet to monitor major foodborne pathogens.
- As of Thursday, the CDC confirmed 843 reported cases with 86 hospitalizations and no deaths, though officials note the true infection count is likely much higher due to reporting lags and people recovering without medical care.
- Public health officials recommend thoroughly washing or cooking fresh produce to reduce infection risk, while Taco Bell locations have removed fresh ingredients from menus amid the outbreak.
- Cyclosporiasis infections typically rise during spring and summer months, and the total case count is expected to grow due to an estimated six-week gap between illness onset and federal notification.
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