Story perspectives

Kennedy Declares Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Controlled After Source Identified

7/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on July 21 the cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control after forensics identified the source.
Taylor Farms recalled several lettuce products while the FDA later said a lettuce sample positive for Cyclospora was a false positive, with no outbreak samples confirmed as of July 19.
Kennedy called criticisms of the response invalid and noted FoodNet cuts targeted surveillance while states maintain forensic monitoring.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on July 21 the cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control after forensics identified the source.
Taylor Farms recalled several lettuce products while the FDA later said a lettuce sample positive for Cyclospora was a false positive, with no outbreak samples confirmed as of July 19.
Kennedy called criticisms of the response invalid and noted FoodNet cuts targeted surveillance while states maintain forensic monitoring.