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New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services reports 69 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis this year.

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services reported 69 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis this year, a figure that has more than doubled since last week. Of these cases, 32 involve individuals who reported eating lettuce from locations that served recalled produce. The remaining cases are not associated with a specific recalled product, though three individuals required hospitalization. Nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed over 22,000 cases in 47 states. The administration announced that mandatory tracking of cyclospora and five other pathogens was ended at the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network. In Massachusetts, the state Department of Public Health reported over 100 cases, noting that while numbers are higher than a typical season, they remain within historical ranges. Health officials in other regions, such as North Carolina, have linked the parasite to parsley and cilantro. The CDC advises the public to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly to prevent infection.

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