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North Carolina reported 867 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases as of August 4, with 149 new cases since July 28. The illness, linked to parsley, cilantro, and lettuce but not the Taco Bell outbreak, caused 33 hospitalizations and primarily affects adults aged 19-54. Cases are being tracked weekly by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

The first case of cyclosporiasis was confirmed in Rowan County, North Carolina, with health officials investigating the source and noting no local infection. North Carolina has reported 718 total cases since May 1, linked to foods like parsley, cilantro, and lettuce, while a separate outbreak tied to Taco Bell's lettuce affects other states.

Iceberg lettuce has been linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, prompting a recall. Health officials suspect cilantro and parsley as additional sources but have not confirmed them.

North Carolina reported 718 total cyclosporiasis cases as of July 28, with 157 new cases since July 21. Health officials linked local cases to foods like parsley, cilantro, and lettuce but confirmed no connection to the Taco Bell-related outbreak in other states. The FDA previously identified a lettuce supplier as a potential source but later retracted the finding due to a false positive.

Parsley and cilantro are linked to an outbreak of a parasite causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms described as 'explosive' bathroom emergencies. The article highlights the connection between the herbs and the parasitic outbreak.

Parsley and cilantro are now linked to a cyclospora outbreak in North Carolina, with 11,500 cases reported across 41 states. Taco Bell is not associated with the outbreak.

North Carolina has reported 307 cases of cyclosporiasis, prompting local restaurants to enhance food safety protocols. Dilworth Neighborhood Grill's General Manager Matthew Turner described steps taken by his restaurant, including reviewing produce sources and avoiding pre-packaged options, as health authorities link cases to parsley, cilantro, and lettuce.

North Carolina's recent cyclospora cases are commonly associated with parsley, cilantro, and lettuce. State officials confirmed this increase is not linked to the multistate outbreak connected to Taco Bell.