Cyclospora Outbreak Update — CDC Investigation

According to the CDC, an outbreak of Cyclospora infections has impacted 145 people across 17 states as of this reporting. The source of the parasite has not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.

Patients ranged in age from 5 to 86, with a median age of 42. Illness onset dates ranged from May 1 to June 6, with a median onset of May 13. Of the 145 people with information available, 20 were hospitalized; no deaths have been reported.

Cases were reported in people who ate food in the United States and did not travel in the 14 days before becoming sick. The true number of cases is likely higher, since some people recover without seeking medical care and are never tested for Cyclospora.

This update is based on public reporting from the CDC and is provided for food safety awareness. It is not medical advice. For the full report, visit CDC.gov.