Colorado Reports 90 Cyclospora Cases, Says Most Tie to International Travel
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 10
Colorado Reports 90 Cyclospora Cases, Says Most Tie to International Travel
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 10
Summary
Colorado has logged about 90 Cyclospora cases so far in 2026, but state health officials said they see no evidence of elevated risk from produce sold in Colorado.
Most of those cases have been linked to international travel, not food bought or eaten in the state, even as investigators track a separate multistate outbreak that accelerated in late June.
CDC data showing just 1 to 10 Colorado cases is outdated, state epidemiologist Rachel Herlihy said, because the federal dashboard includes reports only through mid-June.
Cyclospora spreads through contaminated food or water—often leafy greens, herbs and berries—and can cause weekslong diarrhea, cramps and nausea, though hospitalizations are uncommon.
CDPHE said Coloradans do not need to avoid fresh produce and should keep washing, scrubbing and promptly refrigerating fruits and vegetables while case interviews continue.