Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads in South Carolina; 2 Deaths Reported

A cyclospora outbreak is intensifying across South Carolina as part of a larger U.S. health crisis. Two deaths have been linked to the outbreak, marking a serious escalation in the foodborne illness spread. Cyclospora, a parasitic infection typically transmitted through contaminated produce, causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Health officials are investigating the source of contamination and working to contain further cases.