Greater Nashua
DHHS identifies nine Granite Staters with Cyclosporiasis
CONCORD – The state Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed nine people with Cyclosporiasis who consumed lettuce served at the Cheshire Medical Center cafeteria in Keene. The DHHS continues to investigate reports of additional cases potentially linked to this cluster. The cafeteria served lettuce that has since been recalled by Taylor Farms due to the national Cyclospora outbreak. The DHHS has confirmed that the recalled product is no longer being served at the facility. Anyone who ate lettuce at Cheshire Medical Center from the beginning of June through July 20 who develops severe or persistent watery diarrhea should contact their health care provider for evaluation and testing for Cyclospora infection. People infected with Cyclospora may develop symptoms including watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue and a low-grade ...
