CDHD Monitors National Cyclospora Outbreak

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  Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is monitoring a multistate Cyclospora outbreak“Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is actively monitoring a national surge of outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora.”
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  The Cyclospora outbreak is affecting 34 states“Currently 34 states have reported cases.”
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  No Washington cases have been reported as of July 30, 2026“No outbreak-related cases have been identified in Washington State.”
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  CDHD advises residents to follow safe food handling practices“Residents can help prevent foodborne illness by following safe food handling practices: · Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling fresh fruits and vegetables. · Wash all fresh produce under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking—even if it is labeled "pre-washed." · Scrub firm produce such as melons and cucumbers using a clean produce brush. · Remove any bruised or damaged portions of fruits and vegetables before preparing them. · Refrigerate peeled, cut, or cooked fruits and vegetables within two hours. · Thoroughly cook foods whenever appropriate, as cooking destroys the Cyclospora parasite.”
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  Residents should wash produce under running water as part of safe food handling practices“Wash all fresh produce under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking—even if it is labeled "pre-washed."”
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  Residents should refrigerate cut fruits and vegetables within two hours as part of safe food handling practices“Refrigerate peeled, cut, or cooked fruits and vegetables within two hours.”
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  Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include watery diarrhea“Cyclospora infection most commonly causes watery diarrhea.”
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  Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include abdominal cramping“Abdominal cramping or bloating ”
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  Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include fatigue“· Fatigue Symptoms may begin several days to two weeks after consuming contaminated food.”
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  The onset of Cyclospora infection symptoms typically occurs days to two weeks after exposure“Symptoms may begin several days to two weeks after consuming contaminated food.”
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  The health district continues to coordinate with Washington State Department of Health“CDHD works closely with the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor developments and provide timely information to healthcare providers, food establishments, and the public.”
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  The health district continues to coordinate with CDC“CDHD works closely with the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor developments and provide timely information to healthcare providers, food establishments, and the public.”
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  The health district provides updates via its website“CDHD will continue to monitor this incident in coordination with state and federal partners. If Washington residents are affected or additional public health recommendations become available, CDHD will provide updates through its website and social media channels.”
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  The health district provides updates via social media channels“If Washington residents are affected or additional public health recommendations become available, CDHD will provide updates through its website and social media channels.”
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  The health district will provide additional updates if cases emerge in the region“If Washington residents are affected or additional public health recommendations become available, CDHD will provide updates through its website and social media channels.”