Cyclospora lettuce outbreak now tied to 20 states

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1. 16d ago

   Cyclospora lettuce outbreak expands to 20 states

   The cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has spread to 20 states, with confirmed cases surpassing 17,000. The outbreak is attributed to Taylor Farms, which recalled the affected lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking the outbreak.

   Why it matters

   The outbreak began earlier in 2026, and its expansion to more states and rising case numbers have raised concerns about food safety and the risk of cyclospora infections. Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

   What is confirmed

   • Confirmed cyclospora cases surpass 17,000.
   • The outbreak is linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
   • The outbreak has spread to 20 states.

   What to watch next

   • Further updates on the investigation into Taylor Farms' role in the outbreak
   • The CDC's release of additional data on the outbreak
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. USA Today — Confirmed cyclospora cases surpass 17,000. See map of affected states
   2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Cyclospora Case Data
   3. CBS News — Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce tied to 3 more states, FDA says
   4. Fox Business — Massive lettuce-linked outbreak expands to 3 more states with over 11,000 illnesses
   5. CNBC — How Taylor Farms became integral to America's food supply system
   6. The Washington Post — Cyclospora lettuce outbreak now tied to 20 states
   7. USA Today — Lettuce-linked parasite confirmed in 3 new states. See outbreak map
   8. ABC7 Los Angeles — US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
   confidence 90%