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Connecticut health officials report 35 cyclosporiasis cases, urge washing produce
Summary
Health officials in Connecticut said they are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis — 35 confirmed cases — and urged residents to wash produce such as fruits and vegetables after purchase.
Connecticut health officials said they are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis and have identified 35 cases, and they urged people to wash produce such as fruit and vegetables after buying them from stores.
The officials framed the announcement as an ongoing investigation and repeated the practical guidance for consumers to wash produce before consumption. The update emphasized the current case count — described by the officials as "more than 30 cases, 35 to be exact" — without providing additional details about sources, exposures, or specific locations tied to the illnesses.
The statement provided public-health guidance but did not specify the state agency name, diagnostic method, or whether public notifications would include product recalls or retailer advisories. Health officials closed by reiterating the advice to wash produce; they described the matter as under investigation.
