Iceberg Lettuce Cyclospora
CDC says a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has spread to 15 states.
August 5, 2026 · Updated Aug 5, 8:44pm ET
CNNLarge cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce now includes cases in 15 states
ABC NewsCyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce expands to 15 states
One America News NetworkNation’s largest food distributor stops purchasing iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after parasite outbreak leads to deaths in U.S.
The GuardianCDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas and Missouri
Chicago Sun-TimesIllinois reports 216 cases of cyclosporiasis, intestinal infection that causes 'explosive diarrhea'
Washington ExaminerCDC reports over 20,000 suspected cyclosporiasis cases
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Associated Press15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
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CBS NewsCyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
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What happened
Federal health officials expanded the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor FarmsTaylor Farmsan American-based producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina. The CDC has received 10,468 confirmed reports of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in 47 states, plus 12,255 suspected cases still unconfirmed or under investigation. The outbreak, tied to lettuce served at Taco Bell and sold by some grocers, has caused more than 500 hospitalizations and two deaths.
Taylor Farms Outbreak Probes
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