ConsumerReports.org July 23, 2026 • 21:29

Parsley and Cilantro Identified as Potential Sources of Cyclospora Outbreak in North Carolina - Consumer Reports

By Paris Martineau

Parsley and Cilantro Identified as Potential Sources of Cyclospora Outbreak in North Carolina - Consumer Reports

State officials said parsley and cilantro may be linked to rising cases in North Carolina. The FDA is also investigating a new outbreak with an unknown source.

At a press conference on July 21, health officials in North Carolina, which has seen a surge in illnesses caused by the parasite cyclospora this summer, said that some of the cases appear to be linke… [+1972 chars]

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