Outbreak
OUTBREAK|
UPDATE 6: MULTIPLE CLUSTERS IDENTIFIED.
Multi-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Iceberg Lettuce. Investigation Ongoing.
JUL 24, 2026
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Cyclospora
Severity
11,500+ cases reported and 308 hospitalized across 41 states since May 2026. Multiple clusters are identified, including one linked to iceberg lettuce, so far. Cases linked to Taco Bell grew to 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations across 9 states (previously 5 states). Taylor Farms recalled 30+ salad mix products sold at Walmart, other retail stores, restaurants, and foodservice locations in 28 states. Products may have reached additional states. Do not eat, serve, or distribute recalled products.
Who's At Risk?
People traveling or living in tropical or subtropical regions of the world may be at increased risk because cyclosporiasis is common in those regions. However, people living in other areas can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming food or water that has been contaminated with the parasite.
Symptoms
Watery diarrhea (may be prolonged or relapsing), loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, body aches, headache, low-grade fever. People experience symptoms about 2 - 14 days after consuming food or drinking water containing Cyclospora. Symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to a month or longer.