The United States is currently experiencing a cyclospora outbreak linked to produce that causes diarrhea.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of July 13, 2026, there have been 1,645 lab-confirmed cases reported by 34 states."These people became sick after eating food in the United States and did not report any travel during the 14 days before they got sick," stated a CDC outbreak notice on Tuesday.CDCThere have been 141 hospitalizations and zero deaths.If you're worried about the illness spreading up north from our neighbours down south, here's what you should know.What is cyclospora?Cyclospara is a microscopic parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, which is an illness of the intestines.In an email statement, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) spokesperson Mark Johnson said cyclospora is not commonly found on food and is not in drinking water in Canada."There is usually an increase in cyclospora infections acquired in C...