Parasitic food poisoning illnesses are on the rise in Louisiana

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 187

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 23 cases of Cyclosporiasis infection, a stomach illness caused by a parasite found on contaminated food and water, within the state. This is just above the average of 20 cases reported over the same time period during the past five years.

One person with a reported case has been hospitalized. No deaths have been connected to the illness in Louisiana.

A spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Health said …

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