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Wenatchee Health District Monitors Cyclospora Outbreak

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The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is monitoring a multistate cyclospora outbreak affecting 34 states, though no cases have been identified in Washington State as of July 31, 2026.

CDHD advises residents to wash produce thoroughly, avoid consuming bruised or damaged items, and seek medical care for prolonged diarrhea. The CDC preliminarily links the outbreak to shredded lettuce, but the investigation remains ongoing.

CDHD will update the public through its website and social media if local cases emerge or recommendations change.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://cdhd.wa.gov/2026-07-30-2026-03-chelan-douglas-health-district-monitoring-multistate-cyclospora-outbreak
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    The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is monitoring a multistate cyclospora outbreak“Chelan-Douglas Health District Monitoring Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak”
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    The multistate cyclospora outbreak is affecting 34 states“Currently 34 states have reported cases.”
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    No cases have been identified in Washington State as of July 31, 2026“No outbreak-related cases have been identified in Washington State.”
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    CDHD advises residents to wash produce thoroughly“Wash all fresh produce under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking—even if it is labeled "pre-washed."”
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    CDHD advises residents to avoid consuming bruised or damaged itemsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    CDHD advises residents to seek medical care for prolonged diarrhea“Contact your healthcare provider if you experience: Watery diarrhea that lasts more than several days.”
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    The CDC preliminarily links the outbreak to shredded lettuce“Preliminary investigations suggest that shredded lettuce may be a potential source of the outbreak; however, the investigation remains ongoing.”
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    The investigation into the outbreak remains ongoing“Preliminary investigations suggest that shredded lettuce may be a potential source of the outbreak; however, the investigation remains ongoing.”
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    CDHD will update the public through its website if local cases emerge“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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    CDHD will update the public through its social media if recommendations changeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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