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CDC Reports 10,468 Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Iceberg Lettuce

8/6/2026

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CDC reports 10,468 lab-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in 47 states from May 1 to August 3 2026, with two deaths.
Michigan officials say two of the state’s 11,234 infected residents died, most with serious chronic illnesses.
CDC records at least 517 hospitalizations and reviews more than 12,255 unconfirmed cases.
CDC links the surge to a multistate iceberg-lettuce outbreak and advises washing, scrubbing firm produce and refrigerating cut foods within two hours.

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CDC reports 10,468 lab-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in 47 states from May 1 to August 3 2026, with two deaths.
Michigan officials say two of the state’s 11,234 infected residents died, most with serious chronic illnesses.
CDC records at least 517 hospitalizations and reviews more than 12,255 unconfirmed cases.
CDC links the surge to a multistate iceberg-lettuce outbreak and advises washing, scrubbing firm produce and refrigerating cut foods within two hours.