The United States is currently grappling with its largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record. Confirmed cases of the parasitic infection have surged significantly, with more than 12,000 cases reported across at least 40 states. Health officials are tracking the spread as it becomes a major concern for food safety beyond just several isolated clusters.
The parasite is exclusively transmitted through human feces and is primarily known for causing 'explosive' diarrhea, which has become the hallmark symptom of this outbreak. While some officials have stated the situation is under control, the scale of contamination in the food system is being described as occurring on a 'surprising scale.'
The impact has been significant across several states. Michigan reported 7,644 cases, and Ohio saw numbers surge to 2,576. In Indiana, nearly 600 cases were reported, while North Carolina saw over 500 cases of the diarrhea-causing bug.
The investigation into the source of the outbreak has led to complications. While some evidence points toward iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico—a claim that Mexican officials have disputed—the contamination highlights a broader food safety crisis linked to fresh produce.
Public health impact is evident as the infection has led to more than 300 hospitalizations since May. In Florida, cases spread across 36 counties, while Oklahoma reported 172 cases with 12 hospitalizations.
In response to the crisis, Taylor Farms has issued a recall of iceberg lettuce due to Cyclospora contamination. Experts warn that warming trends are expected to further fuel the spread of such food-borne pathogens in the coming years.
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The cyclospora outbreak has now resulted in more than 300 hospitalizations with no reported deaths, and investigations are currently targeting six distinct outbreaks. While shredded iceberg lettuce linked to the infection has affected nine specific states, infections have been traced back to cases first detected on May 13. Additionally, a recent poll indicates that 40% of U.S. adults have reduced their fresh produce consumption due to these safety concerns, while the FDA's Food Traceability Rule implementation has been delayed until early 2028.
The cyclospora outbreak has resulted in over 300 hospitalizations with no reported deaths, while FDA investigations now cover six distinct outbreaks. Shredded iceberg lettuce has been linked to cases across nine states, including Michigan, where infections have surpassed 7,000. Additionally, the FDA's Food Traceability Rule, originally scheduled for January, has been delayed until 2028, and a recent poll indicates that 40% of U.S. adults have reduced their consumption of fresh produce due to the ongoing public health crisis.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has now resulted in over 300 hospitalizations with no reported deaths, while the FDA is currently investigating six distinct outbreaks since early June. Shredded iceberg lettuce has been confirmed as a source across nine states—Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia—and investigations have also linked produce in North Carolina to parsley and cilantro. Furthermore, the Food Traceability Rule, originally scheduled for January, has been delayed until early 2028, and health officials note that the 4,173 cases confirmed by July 20 already surpass the total number of cases reported for the entire year of 2025.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, first detected on May 13, has now resulted in over 300 hospitalizations across the country, though no deaths have been reported. Nine states, including Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce as a source, while separate contamination cases in North Carolina are tied to parsley and cilantro. Furthermore, the FDA's Food Traceability Rule, originally scheduled for January, has been delayed until early 2028.
The cyclospora outbreak, which began on May 13, has now resulted in more than 300 hospitalizations with zero reported deaths. While officials note the largest outbreak appears to be winding down, six distinct outbreaks have been identified since early June, and the FDA's Food Traceability Rule implementation has been delayed until early 2028. Additionally, Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico on July 17, although the company's handling of the recall notice and communications has faced significant criticism.
The cyclospora outbreak, which began on May 13, has now resulted in more than 300 hospitalizations with no reported deaths. While officials are investigating six distinct outbreaks, the primary event involving shredded iceberg lettuce—linked to states including Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois—appears to be winding down, though unrelated clusters of the parasite continue to emerge. Amid the crisis, the FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, originally expected to take effect in January, has been delayed until early 2028.
The cyclospora outbreak, which began on May 13, has resulted in over 300 hospitalizations with no reported deaths. The FDA is currently investigating six distinct outbreaks, including a new cluster not linked to lettuce, while officials report that the primary outbreak is beginning to wind down. In Michigan alone, cases have surged past 10,000, and nationwide, the 4,173 confirmed cases reported by July 20 have already surpassed the total number of cases recorded in the entire year of 2025.
The number of reported cases in Michigan has surged to over 7,000, while the total number of hospitalizations related to the outbreak has reached 300 with no reported deaths. Additionally, investigations are currently focusing on six different cyclosporiasis outbreaks, with Taylor Farms initiating a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico on July 17.
The scope of the outbreak has expanded, with Michigan reporting over 7,000 suspected cases and North Carolina linking infections to parsley and cilantro. While the FDA is currently investigating six different outbreaks, confirmed cases as of July 20 have already surpassed the total number of cyclosporiasis cases reported in the entire US for 2025. Additionally, Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, affecting products in 27 states for grocery stores and 15 states for restaurants.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Beyond the primary iceberg lettuce outbreak, North Carolina officials have linked some cases to parsley and cilantro, while the FDA is currently investigating six separate outbreaks of the parasite.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. While the outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce in nine states, North Carolina health officials have also identified parsley and cilantro as potential sources. Additionally, Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico on July 17, and Taco Bell removed the supplier's shredded iceberg lettuce from its US restaurants on the same date.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has surged to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Additionally, more than 11,500 cases have been recorded that are either awaiting laboratory confirmation or require further analysis. While a large nine-state outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce, some cases in North Carolina have also been connected to parsley and cilantro.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has surged to over 18,000 across 45 states, with laboratory-confirmed local cases reaching 6,707 and resulting in 423 hospitalizations since May. Additionally, officials have identified a nine-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce and noted that some cases in North Carolina have been connected to parsley and cilantro.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states. Since May, there have been 6,707 laboratory-confirmed local cases resulting in 423 hospitalizations, while an additional 11,500 cases have been recorded but lack laboratory confirmation or require further analysis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has surged to more than 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations recorded since May. Additionally, while the initial report noted over 12,000 cases, more than 11,500 additional cases have been recorded that are either not laboratory-confirmed or currently require further analysis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has climbed to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. While more than 11,500 additional cases have been recorded, they remain unconfirmed or require further analysis. Additionally, Taylor Farms' voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico on July 17 has been linked to a nine-state outbreak involving restaurants.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed local cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. In addition to the large nine-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce, North Carolina officials have linked some cases to parsley and cilantro, while FDA investigations are currently looking into six separate outbreaks.
The scale of the outbreak has escalated as the number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has surpassed 18,000 across 45 states. Since May, there have been 6,707 laboratory-confirmed local cases resulting in 423 hospitalizations, while over 11,500 additional cases remain unconfirmed or under analysis. Additionally, health officials have linked certain cases in North Carolina to parsley and cilantro.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has surged to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Additionally, more than 11,500 cases remain unconfirmed or are awaiting further analysis, while a nine-state outbreak has been specifically linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. Some infections in North Carolina have also been connected to parsley and cilantro.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Investigative efforts have identified a nine-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce, while North Carolina cases have been connected to parsley and cilantro. Additionally, more than 11,500 cases have been recorded that are currently awaiting laboratory confirmation or further analysis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed local cases and 423 resulting in hospitalizations since May. Additionally, more than 11,500 further cases have been recorded that are either not laboratory-confirmed or require further analysis. While the outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce in nine states, some cases in North Carolina have also been connected to parsley and cilantro.
The total number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states. Since May, there have been 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases, resulting in 423 hospitalizations. Additionally, more than 11,500 cases have been recorded that are either not yet laboratory-confirmed or require further analysis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Additionally, more than 11,500 other cases have been recorded but are awaiting laboratory confirmation or further analysis. While the outbreak involves shredded iceberg lettuce in nine states, some cases in North Carolina have also been linked to parsley and cilantro.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. In addition to the ongoing outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce in nine states, North Carolina officials have linked some cases to parsley and cilantro, while more than 11,500 additional suspected cases await laboratory confirmation.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has now surpassed 18,000 across 45 states. Since May, there have been 6,707 laboratory-confirmed local cases, resulting in 423 hospitalizations. Additionally, more than 11,500 further cases have been recorded that are either not laboratory-confirmed or currently require further analysis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has surged to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Additionally, more than 11,500 cases have been recorded that are either not laboratory-confirmed or currently require further analysis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Additionally, more than 11,500 cases have been recorded but are awaiting laboratory confirmation or further analysis. In North Carolina, some cases have been linked to parsley and cilantro, while the nine-state outbreak involving shredded iceberg lettuce has been confirmed to include Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Additionally, the FDA is investigating a new outbreak involving 72 people, though the specific products and locations linked to these cases remain unidentified.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has climbed to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. Additionally, the FDA is investigating a new outbreak involving 72 people, though the specific source and location of these cases have not yet been identified.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. While the initial report noted over 12,000 cases, an additional 11,500 cases have been recorded that are either not laboratory-confirmed or require further analysis. Furthermore, the FDA is now investigating a new outbreak that has included 72 people as of Wednesday, though the source and location have not yet been identified.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. While the initial report noted hundreds of hospitalizations, the FDA is also investigating a new outbreak involving 72 people, though the specific source and location of these new cases remain unidentified.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has climbed to over 18,000 across 45 states, with laboratory-confirmed cases reaching 6,707 and hospitalizations totaling 423. While previous reports indicated no deaths, two fatalities involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions have been reported in Michigan. Additionally, Michigan health officials now report 11,234 outbreak-linked cases, and a new, separate outbreak involving 72 people is currently under FDA investigation.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases across 45 states has surged to over 18,000, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases recorded by the CDC as of July 28. While previous reports indicated no fatalities, two deaths in Michigan have been disputed but are noted to involve individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, Michigan health officials reported that outbreak-linked cases in the state reached 11,234 as of Monday.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations reported since May. While the total case count has grown, two deaths have been disputed in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the FDA is investigating a new outbreak that includes 72 people, though the specific source and location have not yet been identified.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the US has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations recorded since May. While the national case count has surged, Michigan has specifically reported 11,234 outbreak-linked cases as of Monday, alongside 193 hospitalizations. Additionally, two disputed fatalities in Michigan have been reported, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions.
The nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to over 18,000 cases across 45 states, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed infections and 423 hospitalizations reported as of July 28. In Michigan, cases have reached 11,234, and while no deaths were initially confirmed, two fatalities involving individuals with underlying health conditions have been reported in the state. Additionally, a new outbreak involving 72 people is currently under FDA investigation, though the specific source and location have not yet been identified.
The outbreak has escalated significantly, with total cases exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. Tragically, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first two deaths in the U.S. related to the outbreak, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal health officials have officially linked the cases to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has escalated significantly, with total cases in the US exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. For the first time, two deaths have been confirmed in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal health officials have specifically linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Yum Brands-owned Taco Bell restaurants.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has escalated significantly, with the total number of cases in the US exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. Michigan has reported the first two fatalities related to the outbreak, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal health officials have linked the surge to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states, with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reporting the outbreak's first two deaths. Federal health officials have linked the widespread infection to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants. Additionally, the FDA has identified nine states—Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia—where cases were found to originate from this specific lettuce source.
The outbreak has escalated significantly, with total U.S. cases exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. This surge includes the first two confirmed fatalities in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal health officials have linked the spread to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has escalated significantly, with the total number of cases in the U.S. exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. For the first time, two deaths have been confirmed in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Furthermore, federal health officials have linked the surge to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico, specifically identified in items served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The US cyclosporiasis outbreak has escalated significantly, with total cases exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. The situation has turned fatal with the first two reported deaths in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal health officials have linked the outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has reached a critical point, with US cases exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. Additionally, Michigan has reported its first two fatalities related to the outbreak, involving individuals with underlying health conditions that were impacted by the infection and dehydration.
The outbreak has escalated significantly, with total cases in the U.S. exceeding 18,000 across 45 states as of July 30. For the first time, two deaths have been confirmed in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal health officials have linked the infection to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has expanded significantly, with cases now exceeding 18,000 across 45 states. The investigation has specifically linked the infections to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants across several states, including Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, the first two fatalities related to the outbreak have been confirmed in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions.
The outbreak has expanded significantly, with the CDC reporting more than 18,000 cases across 45 states as of July 30. For the first time in the U.S., two deaths have been confirmed in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions impacted by the infection and dehydration. Investigations have specifically linked the multistate outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, which was served at several Taco Bell locations.
The outbreak has expanded to include 15 states, with Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina recently added to the scope. Additionally, the CDC reported that total cases in the U.S. have surpassed 18,000 across 45 states, while Michigan officials confirmed the first two deaths related to the parasite, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions.
The outbreak has expanded significantly, with the CDC reporting that cyclosporiasis cases have now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states. Additionally, officials have confirmed the first two deaths related to the outbreak, both occurring in Michigan in individuals with significant underlying health conditions. The investigation has also identified a new, separate outbreak involving 72 people, though the specific products and locations for these cases have not yet been determined.
The outbreak has escalated significantly, with the CDC reporting that cyclosporiasis cases have now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states and resulting in 517 hospitalizations. Tragically, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first two deaths related to the outbreak in Michigan, noting that both individuals had significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal officials have linked the contamination to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico being served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has escalated with the first two confirmed deaths in the U.S. reported in Michigan, both involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has reported that nationwide cyclosporiasis cases have now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states, with investigative efforts expanding to include a new outbreak involving 72 people.
The outbreak has escalated to include two confirmed deaths in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC reports that total cases have surged to over 18,000 across 45 states, with the number of hospitalizations reaching 517. Federal investigations have now specifically linked the multistate outbreak to iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has escalated significantly, with the US CDC reporting that cases have exceeded 18,000 across 45 states and total hospitalizations have reached 517. Tragically, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first two deaths related to the outbreak, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Investigators have further linked the multi-state outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico, which was served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has expanded to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, while the total number of cases in the U.S. has surpassed 18,000 across 45 states. Federal investigations have linked the spread to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico served at Taco Bell locations, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed two fatalities among individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC reported 10,468 confirmed infections and 517 hospitalizations as the investigation into the contaminated produce continues.
The outbreak has escalated with the first two confirmed deaths in the U.S. reported in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has expanded the scope of the outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, while total cases across 45 states have now surpassed 18,000.
The outbreak has expanded to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, as the number of U.S. cases has now surpassed 18,000 across 45 states. Tragically, the first two deaths related to the outbreak have been confirmed in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, federal investigations have linked the illness to iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has resulted in the first two confirmed deaths in the U.S., both occurring in Michigan in individuals with significant underlying health conditions. While the CDC previously reported 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases, recent data shows confirmed infections have reached 10,468 with 517 hospitalizations. Additionally, the scope of the outbreak has expanded to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
The outbreak has escalated significantly, with the CDC reporting more than 18,000 cases across 45 states and total infections potentially exceeding 20,000 according to state health units. For the first time in this outbreak, two deaths have been confirmed in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has expanded the scope of the outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
The outbreak has expanded to 15 states, with new cases reported in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Federal officials have identified Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, served at Taco Bell restaurants, as a major source of the infection. Additionally, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first two deaths related to the outbreak in Michigan, noting both individuals had significant underlying health conditions.
The outbreak has escalated with the first two confirmed deaths in the U.S. reported in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. According to the CDC, total cases have now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states, with 517 hospitalizations recorded. Additionally, federal investigations have linked a significant portion of the outbreak to Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations.
The outbreak has expanded to 15 states, with the CDC adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina to the existing list. Additionally, the total number of confirmed infections has risen to 10,468 with 517 hospitalizations, and officials have reported the first two deaths in Michigan linked to the parasite. Federal investigations have also traced a significant source of the infection to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico served at Taco Bell locations.
The outbreak has expanded to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, and the CDC has recorded 10,468 confirmed infections, 517 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Federal investigations have specifically linked the illness to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico served at Taco Bell locations. Additionally, the US Department of Health and Human Services has acknowledged the two fatalities in Michigan, which involved individuals with significant underlying health conditions.
The US cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached a critical milestone with the first two confirmed deaths in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has expanded the scope of the largest known outbreak to 15 states, and total cases in the US have now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states. Investigations have further linked the widespread infection to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The ongoing outbreak has resulted in the first two confirmed fatalities in the United States, both occurring in Michigan in individuals with significant underlying health conditions. The CDC has also verified that the number of cyclosporiasis cases in the country has now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states, with the total number of confirmed infections reaching 10,468 and hospitalizations rising to 517.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has escalated with the first two confirmed deaths in Michigan, involving individuals with underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has expanded the scope of the outbreak to 15 states, and total cases in the U.S. have exceeded 18,000 across 45 states. Official investigations have now traced a significant portion of the illness to iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The outbreak has expanded to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, according to reports from the Washington Post. Official data now reveals that the crisis has resulted in two deaths in Michigan involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has recorded 10,468 confirmed infections and 517 hospitalizations, with total cases across 45 states exceeding 18,000 as of July 30.
The outbreak has resulted in two confirmed deaths in Michigan involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has expanded the scope of the outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Total confirmed infections have reached 10,468, with 517 hospitalizations reported to date.
The outbreak has escalated with the first two confirmed deaths in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has expanded the scope of the outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, while total cases in the U.S. have now exceeded 18,000 across 45 states.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has escalated with the first two confirmed deaths in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Additionally, the CDC has expanded the scope of the largest outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, while the total number of cases across 45 states has now exceeded 18,000.
The outbreak has escalated with the first two confirmed deaths in Michigan, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions. Total case counts have surged to over 18,000 across 45 states, with the CDC reporting 10,468 confirmed infections and 517 hospitalizations. Additionally, investigators have linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, which was served at Taco Bell restaurants in several states.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has surpassed 18,000 across 45 states, with Michigan alone reporting 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations, while two deaths—both in individuals with underlying health conditions—were confirmed, marking the first U.S. fatalities linked to this outbreak; the CDC has also expanded the outbreak to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, and now investigates six separate outbreaks simultaneously, including one new cluster of 72 cases with no identified source yet.
The number of U.S. cyclosporiasis cases has surpassed 18,000 across 45 states, with Michigan alone reporting 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations, while two deaths—both in individuals with significant underlying health conditions—were confirmed as the first U.S. fatalities linked to the outbreak, marking a grim escalation from the prior count of no reported deaths.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has surpassed 18,000 across 45 states, with Michigan alone reporting 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations, while two deaths — the first in the U.S. outbreak — were confirmed in Michigan among individuals with significant underlying health conditions; the CDC has also expanded the outbreak to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, and now investigates six separate outbreaks, including one new cluster of 72 cases with no identified source.
The number of U.S. cyclosporiasis cases has risen to over 18,000 across 45 states, with Michigan alone reporting 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations, while two deaths — the first in the U.S. outbreak — were confirmed in Michigan among individuals with significant underlying health conditions; the CDC has also expanded the outbreak to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, and now investigates six simultaneous outbreaks, including one new cluster of 72 cases with no identified source.
The number of U.S. cyclosporiasis cases has surpassed 22,000 across 47 states, with Michigan alone reporting over 12,400 cases—including 279 hospitalizations and two deaths, both in individuals with underlying health conditions—while federal officials confirmed the outbreak is now linked to six separate clusters, including a new, unconnected outbreak of 72 cases with no identified source, and the FDA has retracted its earlier false-positive test result on Taylor Farms lettuce without altering its ongoing investigation.
The number of U.S. cyclosporiasis cases has risen to over 22,000 across 47 states, with Michigan alone reporting more than 12,400 cases—including 279 hospitalizations and two deaths, the first fatalities linked to the outbreak; the CDC now confirms 10,468 laboratory-confirmed cases and more than 12,255 unconfirmed cases under investigation, while expanding the outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, and acknowledging that the source remains under investigation despite the recall of Taylor Farms' Mexican iceberg lettuce.
