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Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to six more states
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway Arkansas and North Carolina are among the newly affected areas.
A health issue is affecting multiple states, with hundreds hospitalized and two deaths reported. The cause is a parasite found in contaminated food. The parasite has been linked to lettuce, and several states are now dealing with the outbreak.
Arkansas and North Carolina are among the newly affected areas. Further information on the outbreak can be found through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is tracking the situation.
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Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
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