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Georgia DPH urges added precautions with fresh produce

The Georgia Department of Public Health advised residents to wash hands and fresh produce carefully amid a multistate cyclosporiasis investigation. At publication, DPH said it was not aware of a Georgia-specific outbreak or link.

Topic
Public health
Place
Statewide
Reviewed
July 31, 2026

Why it matters

The advisory gives residents practical food-handling steps while clearly distinguishing the national investigation from Georgia's reported status at the time of the notice.

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Georgia Department of Public Health

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