https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/officials-widen-lettuce-linked-cyclospora-outbreak-probe-to-20-statesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/officials-widen-lettuce-linked-cyclospora-outbreak-probe-to-20-stateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/officials-widen-lettuce-linked-cyclospora-outbreak-probe-to-20-states#u52075Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:20:14 +0000A parasite outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has spread to 20 states, with confirmed cyclospora cases now surpassing 17,000. The FDA has issued its most serious classification for the recalled produce. Recent findings by US officials tied the outbreak to three additional states, including Georgia, where local doctors reported the spread was expected. The investigation continues as officials monitor the distribution of the contaminated iceberg lettuce across the United States.Why it mattersCyclospora is a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness. The scale of this outbreak highli