CDC Says Cyclosporiasis Cases Now Top 17,000
Health officials linked the outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, with 922 hospitalizations and two deaths reported.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 17,180 confirmed Cyclosporiasis cases across 48 states and Washington, District of Columbia this week. The outbreak has caused 922 hospitalizations and two deaths, with case counts rising 1,464 from last week.
- Health officials tied the outbreak to processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, Mexico. The Food and Drug Administration initiated an onsite inspection at the facility, though many illnesses occurred before the July 17, 2026, recall.
- Michigan remains the most impacted state with 14,277 cases, though growth slowed to 3%. Reuters reported Maine and Massachusetts were recently added to the multistate outbreak, with exposure documented at various locations including Taco Bell.
- Agency officials noted that current case counts reflect only lab-confirmed reports, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates approximately 11,844 additional cases may require further investigation. Many sickened people did not seek medical care or undergo testing.
- Reuters reported this outbreak ranks as the largest foodborne illness in recent U.S. history. Health officials explain that tracing the parasite remains difficult, partly because some infected individuals display no symptoms and others never underwent testing.
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U.S. cyclosporiasis cases surpass 17,000
There are now 17,180 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Aug. 25. At least 11,844 additional cases are awaiting confirmation or additional investigation. Cases have been reported by 48 states and Washington, D.C. The CDC said there have been 922 hospitalizations.
The 48 State Cyclospora Outbreak Grows to 29,024 Cases
The 48 state Cyclospora outbreak has grown to include 29,024 lab confirmed and possible cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For comparison, last year there were 1,180 cases reported nationwide. These numbers do include the patients in the 17 state outbreak linked to recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce. ... Read more The post The 48 State Cyclospora Outbreak Grows to 29,024 Cases appeared first on…
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