Cyclospora Outbreak in U.S. Linked to Farming Practices, Not Restaurants

North Carolina Health News reports on the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, with at least 307 cases in North Carolina and over 5,100 suspected cases nationwide as of July 20. State experts suggest that these parasitic infections are likely linked to farming practices, particularly contaminated irrigation water, rather than restaurants. Cyclospora is known to be chlorine-resistant, has no animal reservoir, and requires time in the environment to become infectious.