There have been two confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in New Hampshire, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. It’s an intestinal illness that can come from eating unwashed produce. Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has been tracking the disease and says 31 states have reported cases. 86 people have been hospitalized. No one has died from it. The NH DHHS told News 9 in a statement:“In the previous five years, DHHS has typically identified between 2 and 9 residents annually with cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora infection). New Hampshire has not seen an increase in Cycolspora infections as has been reported in other states; there have been two confirmed cases in 2026. The best protection against cyclosporiasis is hand washing and thorough cleaning of raw fruits and vegetables before cooking them or eating them raw. We continue to monitor the cyclosporiasis outbreak occurring in other states and will be prepared to respond if it impacts New Hampshire.”
There have been two confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in New Hampshire, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.
It’s an intestinal illness that can come from eating unwashed produce.
Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC has been tracking the disease and says 31 states have reported cases. 86 people have been hospitalized. No one has died from it.
The NH DHHS told News 9 in a statement:
“In the previous five years, DHHS has typically identified between 2 and 9 residents annually with cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora infection). New Hampshire has not seen an increase in Cycolspora infections as has been reported in other states; there have been two confirmed cases in 2026. The best protection against cyclosporiasis is hand washing and thorough cleaning of raw fruits and vegetables before cooking them or eating them raw. We continue to monitor the cyclosporiasis outbreak occurring in other states and will be prepared to respond if it impacts New Hampshire.”
