{"id":82602,"date":"2026-07-15T21:10:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=82602"},"modified":"2026-07-15T21:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:10:20","slug":"public-health-advises-residents-to-reduce-risk-associated-with-a-nationwide-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-impacting-multiple-jurisdictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=82602","title":{"rendered":"Public Health Advises Residents to Reduce Risk Associated with a Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Impacting Multiple Jurisdictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Currently, there are no cases related to this outbreak in<\/em><\/h1>\n

Los Angeles County<\/em><\/h1>\n
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is\u00a0closely\u00a0monitoring\u00a0a domestically acquired multijurisdictional cyclosporiasis outbreak currently under investigation by state and federal public health agencies.\u00a0Although no cases\u00a0linked to this outbreak\u00a0have been identified in\u00a0Los Angeles County at this time, Public Health is providing information to help the public reduce their risk of illness and recognize symptoms if they become infected.<\/p>\n

In collaboration with the California Department of Public Health and federal public health partners, Public Health will continue monitoring for locally reported cyclosporiasis cases linked to this outbreak and will share updates with the public and healthcare providers as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n

About Cyclosporiasis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cyclosporiasis is an illness that affects the intestines. It is caused by the tiny parasite\u00a0Cyclospora\u00a0cayetanensis<\/em>. People can become infected with this parasite by eating fresh produce or other food items that are contaminated. It does not usually spread directly from one person to another.<\/p>\n

Onset of symptoms typically begins about one week after exposure and can take 2-14 days to appear. Symptoms may include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps or bloating, nausea, fatigue, and, in some cases, vomiting or low-grade fever.<\/p>\n

Individuals should seek\u00a0medical care if they develop prolonged diarrhea or other symptoms consistent with cyclosporiasis, particularly after consuming fresh produce or returning from travel.<\/p>\n

Ongoing U.S. Outbreak<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cases have been reported by 34 states. The highest number of cases have been reported in Michigan, New York and North Carolina, where thousands of collective cases have been reported. Michigan, for example, has\u00a0reported<\/a>\u00a0more than 2,600 cases.<\/p>\n

As of July 13, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has received reports of 1,645 lab-confirmed cases in people who acquired cyclosporiasis in the United States, which is substantially higher than the 249 cases reported nationally by this same time last year.<\/p>\n

Confirmed cases became sick after eating food in the United States and did not report any travel during the 14 days before they got sick. At this time, no common source has been identified and the investigation is ongoing, however the state of Michigan is focused on lettuce or salad greens as a potential\u00a0source<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reduce Your Risk of Foodborne Illness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public Health recommends the following to\u00a0reduce\u00a0the\u00a0risk of foodborne illness:<\/p>\n