Ohio Cyclospora Outbreak Surges | Cincinnati News

Ohio’s grappling with a shocking surge in cyclospora cases — over 4,000 this year alone, up from just 76 in all of 2025 — as the parasite causes explosive diarrhea and widespread digestive distress. The outbreak exploded in June, hit a fever pitch in July, and now rivals national totals nearing 6,700 confirmed cases. With the CDC tracing it back to May and pinpointing contaminated food/water as the culprit, restaurants are pulling ingredients and recalls are underway. While officials say they’re bringing it under control, the season isn’t over — and experts urge everyone to wash produce and practice strict hygiene to stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d914568866666fb9