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CDC Reports 13,895 Cyclospora Infections, 740 Hospitalizations

8/17/2026

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The CDC reported 13,895 Cyclospora infections, 740 hospitalizations and two deaths in the United States as of August 10, 2026.
Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce that had caused 9,481 illnesses, 398 hospitalizations and deaths in 17 states.
Michigan logged 13,909 cases and 314 hospitalizations by August 13, noting a decline in new infections.
The CDC said a six-week reporting lag will keep totals rising as new cases fell to about 2,000 by August 12.

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The CDC reported 13,895 Cyclospora infections, 740 hospitalizations and two deaths in the United States as of August 10, 2026.
Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce that had caused 9,481 illnesses, 398 hospitalizations and deaths in 17 states.
Michigan logged 13,909 cases and 314 hospitalizations by August 13, noting a decline in new infections.
The CDC said a six-week reporting lag will keep totals rising as new cases fell to about 2,000 by August 12.