NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJuly 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Cyclosporiasis Cases Rising in South Florida
Health officials report a significant increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection, across South Florida. The Florida Department of Health and the CDC are investigating the source of the outbreak, which is linked to contaminated food or water.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
Residents in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties face an increased risk of parasitic infection, requiring heightened attention to food hygiene and safety protocols.
Key Facts
- Total confirmed cases in Florida rose from 50 to 96 between July 4 and July 11.
- Miami-Dade County cases increased from 6 to 17 in one week.
- Broward County cases increased from 5 to 7.
- Monroe County recorded its first case of the infection.
- Palm Beach County recorded 2 cases.
- The CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases since May 1.
- There are over 5,100 additional cases currently under analysis for confirmation.
- No specific source for the parasite has been identified yet.
- Michigan health officials identified leafy greens or lettuce as potential sources based on 1,000 patient interviews.
- Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that causes intense diarrhea.
- The parasite is transmitted through food or water contaminated with feces.
- CDC recommends washing hands and produce thoroughly and cooking food well to eliminate the parasite.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Department of Health“Provided the data on case counts in Florida counties.”locationMonroe“Reported 1 case of cyclosporiasis.”locationMiami-Dade“Reported 17 cases of cyclosporiasis.”locationPalm Beach“Reported 2 cases of cyclosporiasis.”locationBroward“Reported 7 cases of cyclosporiasis.”organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Leading the investigation into the source of the parasite.”