NC Cyclosporiasis Surge: Cases Top 700 as State Launches Dedicated Tracking Dashboard

North Carolina -- July 29, 2026: ust days after public health officials noted a sharp rise in summer foodborne illnesses, North Carolina is seeing a significant acceleration in Cyclospora infections.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) confirmed that statewide cases have reached over 700 laboratory-confirmed infections and 24 hospitalizations since May 1. The updated totals represent a rapid increase of 157 newly confirmed cases and eight additional hospitalizatio