Diarrhea parasite now in 30+ states: What to know about Cyclospora

0 July 13, 2026 20:30

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio. As of July 10, 31 states have reported cases to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although it’s not clear whether they’re all part of the same outbreak.

People with cyclosporiasis may experience symptoms, including watery diarrhea, cramping and bloating, for weeks. Dehydration can land people in the hospital.

CNN spoke to experts on how the outbreak is spreading, what foods carry a higher risk and what you can do to lower the chance of infection.

0:00 How many cases are reported in the US
3:07 How to wash produce to avoid infection
3:56 What are the symptoms and what foods are higher risk?
8:25 What makes this different from other food illnesses?
9:31 Tips on handling produce to reduce risk

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