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CDC Reports 13,895 Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Lettuce

8/13/2026

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CDC reported 13,895 cyclosporiasis cases August 10, 2026, up from 10,468 a week earlier.
The outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, recalled July 17, 2026.
FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on X that lettuce has been removed and American food is safe.
CDC warned of a reporting lag, noted 10,455 cases, and said totals will rise in coming weeks.

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CDC reported 13,895 cyclosporiasis cases August 10, 2026, up from 10,468 a week earlier.
The outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, recalled July 17, 2026.
FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on X that lettuce has been removed and American food is safe.
CDC warned of a reporting lag, noted 10,455 cases, and said totals will rise in coming weeks.