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 fever. Symptoms typically begin within one week after consuming contaminated food, but it can be as long as two weeks or more before symptoms develop. If untreated, symptoms can last for weeks and may relapse after a period of improvement. Most healthy people with normal immune function will eventually get better on their own without treatment. Anyone experiencing symptoms with potential exposure to recalled lettuce should contact their healthcare provider.

While the DHHS is not aware of any recalled product that has been sold directly to consumers in New Hampshire stores, there are other food service businesses in New Hampshire, such as restaurants or cafeterias, that have received recalled products from Taylor Farms. For questions about cyclosporiasis or to report a suspected illness in New Hampshire, call 603-271-4496.

Visit the DHHS website for updated information about confirmed cases and identified exposure locations in New Hampshire.