Record Cyclospora Outbreak Continues as North Carolina Cases Climb
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-02T15:50:33.999Z
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WNCTimes News Desk -- August 2, 2026: The United States is experiencing the largest recorded Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history, with thousands of confirmed illnesses and thousands more suspected cases under investigation. Public health officials continue working to identify all sources of contamination while monitoring new reports across dozens of states.
WNCTimes News Desk -- August 2, 2026: The United States is experiencing the largest recorded Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history, with thousands of confirmed illnesses and thousands more suspected cases under investigation. Public health officials continue working to identify all sources of contamination while monitoring new reports across dozens of states.Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis. Symptoms typically begin about one week afte