Cyclosporiasis Infection Outbreak linked to Wake County Restaurants

North Carolina, United States

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has affected over 100 people and three restaurants in Wake County. The outbreak was identified in July and appears to be over, according to the DHHS. The specific contaminated food item has not been identified, but investigations suggest herbs and vegetables may be the cause. The Wake County Health Department reported 134 cyclosporiasis cases since May. While three restaurants were investigated, they are not believed to be the cause of the outbreak.