Outbreak
OUTBREAK|
UPDATE 9: MORE PEOPLE SICK
Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Iceberg Lettuce. Investigation Ongoing.
AUG 10, 2026
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Cyclospora
Severity
22,700+ people sick, 517 hospitalized (94 new) and 2 dead across 47 states to date. Multiple clusters have been identified. Cases linked to Taco Bell and Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce increased to 6,300+ illnesses, 270+ hospitalizations, and 2 deaths across 15 states. The true number of sick people is likely higher than reported. 30+ Taylor Farms salad mix products were recalled from Walmart, other retailers, restaurants, and foodservice locations in 29 states. Do not eat, serve, or distribute recalled products. Investigation is ongoing.
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.