07/21/2026
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite. Learn about its symptoms and how to prevent it. For details, visit the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/prevention/index.html
🥬 NCDHHS continues to investigate the increase in cyclosporiasis cases across North Carolina alongside the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and local partners.
While the source has not yet been confirmed, parsley, cilantro and lettuce are among the foods most commonly reported by people who became sick. These ingredients have not been confirmed as the source but remain part of the ongoing investigation.
To help reduce your risk:
✔️ Wash your hands before preparing food.
✔️ Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water.
✔️ Consider fully cooking parsley, cilantro and lettuce if using them in meals until more is known.
✔️ If you have severe or ongoing diarrhea, contact your health care provider.
NCDHHS will continue providing updates as the investigation progresses.
Read the full release here ➡️ https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/07/17/ncdhhs-provides-update-cyclosporiasis-north-carolina
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🥬 El NCDHHS continúa investigando el aumento de casos de ciclosporiasis en Carolina del Norte, en colaboración con el Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor de Carolina del Norte y socios locales.
Aunque aún no se ha confirmado la fuente, el perejil, el cilantro y la lechuga figuran entre los alimentos mencionados con mayor frecuencia por las personas que enfermaron. Estos ingredientes no han sido confirmados como la fuente del brote, pero siguen formando parte de la investigación en curso.
Para ayudar a reducir el riesgo:
✔️ Lávese las manos antes de preparar alimentos.
✔️ Enjuague las frutas y verduras frescas con agua corriente.
✔️ Considere cocinar bien el perejil, el cilantro y la lechuga si los utiliza en sus comidas, hasta que se disponga de más información.
✔️ Si presenta diarrea grave o persistente, consulte a su proveedor de atención médica.
El NCDHHS seguirá proporcionando actualizaciones a medida que avance la investigación.
Lee el comunicado completo aquí ➡️ https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/07/17/ncdhhs-provides-update-cyclosporiasis-north-carolina
