FSM 397: Cyclospora Cases Rise Nationwide; Washington State Not Linked to Outbreak

Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Since May 1st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed thousands of domestic cases of cyclosporiasis most likely linked with iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico. Caused by the parasite Cyclospora, most illnesses have been reported in Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Texas. Washington state has reported 42 cases. While there’s been one hospitalization, State health officials are not seeing a suspected food source or signs of an outbreak in Washington. It’s normal to have some cases of Cyclosporiasis as most are linked to recent international travel mostly to Mexico. That’s true for 28 cases in our state. Of domestically acquired cases, 6 traveled to a state with an outbreak. Thanks for listening, I’m Susie Craig. [Music] Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Parasites: Surveillance of Cyclosporiasis for Public Health (July 15, 2026). https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html. Accessed online 7/16/26. Washington State Department of Health. 2026 Cyclosporiasis Outreack.https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/foodborne-illness/outbreaks/2026-cyclosporiasis-outbreak. Accessed on 7/27/26.