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CDC Reports 800+ Cyclosporiasis Cases, Michigan Leads Outbreak

7/15/2026

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CDC Confirms Outbreak

The CDC confirmed over 800 cyclosporiasis cases in 31 states and is reviewing 1,645 cases on July 14, 2026.
Michigan leads with 2,640 cases, while New York, Ohio, Florida and Texas report 1,118.
Among the reviewed cases, 141 patients (9%) were hospitalized, with no deaths.
Investigators have not identified a source, prompting Michigan officials to focus on lettuce and greens while the CDC urges washing and treating with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

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Taco Bell Removes

Taco Bell Corp voluntarily removed lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo and guacamole from Michigan restaurants as a precaution amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened a traceback investigation into multiple produce items with state partners, without identifying any supplier or product.
Public-health experts say climate change likely amplifies the cyclospora surge by creating more warm days for the parasite.

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CDC Confirms Outbreak

The CDC confirmed over 800 cyclosporiasis cases in 31 states and is reviewing 1,645 cases on July 14, 2026.
Michigan leads with 2,640 cases, while New York, Ohio, Florida and Texas report 1,118.
Among the reviewed cases, 141 patients (9%) were hospitalized, with no deaths.
Investigators have not identified a source, prompting Michigan officials to focus on lettuce and greens while the CDC urges washing and treating with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

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