Outbreak
OUTBREAK|
UPDATE 7: MORE CASES REPORTED
Multi-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Iceberg Lettuce. Investigation Ongoing.
JUL 29, 2026
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Cyclospora
Severity
11,500+ cases reported, including 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations across 45 states since May 2026. Multiple clusters are identified, including one linked to iceberg lettuce, so far. 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. Weekly updates expected as cases continue to increase. 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.