Cyclospora Sickens 46 in New Jersey and 28 in Pennsylvania as U.S. Source Hunt Stalls
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Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Jul 21
Cyclospora Sickens 46 in New Jersey and 28 in Pennsylvania as U.S. Source Hunt Stalls
3 articles · Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Jul 21
Summary
New Jersey has logged 46 Cyclospora cases and Pennsylvania 28, including five in Bucks County, as infections tied to produce keep rising.
More than 100 people have been hospitalized nationwide, with doctors warning the parasite can cause prolonged, explosive watery diarrhea after contaminated produce is eaten.
Federal officials still have not identified the outbreak source, prompting advice to wash produce thoroughly and seek testing if symptoms persist.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer blamed a 70% cut to the team tracking such outbreaks and said he will introduce legislation to block similar reductions, while HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. said surveillance and forensics remain in place.