Maryland Cyclosporiasis Spike Explained | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Maryland’s grappling with a shocking surge in cyclosporiasis cases—69 confirmed, more than double from last week—with most infections appearing since early May. Health officials are racing to find a common source, complicated by a two-week lag between exposure and symptoms. While nationwide outbreaks often point to contaminated lettuce, this outbreak may involve locally grown produce too. After years of underfunding and staff cuts, federal tracking has restarted, highlighting gaps in food safety infrastructure. Experts urge thorough washing, peeling, scrubbing, and cooking to reduce…