Georgia Warns of Cyclospora Risk as 1,180 U.S. Cases Hit 38 States
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 9
Georgia Warns of Cyclospora Risk as 1,180 U.S. Cases Hit 38 States
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 9
Summary
Georgia health officials said June and July are the state's peak months for Cyclospora infections and urged residents to take precautions as cases climb nationally this summer.
CDC data show 1,180 domestically acquired cases in 2025 across 38 states, leading to 105 hospitalizations and no deaths; investigators have not identified a single nationwide source.
Fresh produce has historically driven U.S. outbreaks — including cilantro, basil, leafy greens and raspberries — because people are infected through food or water contaminated with the parasite.
Symptoms can include watery diarrhea, cramping, nausea, weight loss and fatigue, often lasting weeks without treatment; Georgia said diagnosis requires a specific stool test and confirmed cases must be reported.
Georgia said its reported cases have risen since 2015 largely because better lab testing detects more infections, underscoring why summer surveillance remains a public-health focus.