Cyclospora Outbreak Alert Midwest | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Health officials are sounding the alarm on a surge of cyclospora cases across the Midwest — a parasite causing watery diarrhea, nausea, and dehydration, often from contaminated produce or water. While not new, outbreaks spike in warm weather. Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois are seeing more cases, though Peoria County hasn’t yet. Symptoms can linger for weeks, and pinpointing the source is tough since they may appear days later. Past outbreaks tied to bagged salads, greens, cilantro, raspberries, and green onions — so wash everything thoroughly, scrub melons before cutting, and always wash hands…