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FDA, CDC: 9,480 Cyclospora Cases Linked to Iceberg Lettuce

8/18/2026

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The United States logged 14,000 cyclospora cases since May 2026, with 9,480 tied to iceberg lettuce in 17 states (FDA, CDC).
Two Michigan patients died before the lettuce recall, both having significant underlying health conditions.
The Cleveland Clinic urges anyone with diarrhea lasting one to two weeks to seek care, noting untreated cyclosporiasis can persist a month or longer and is treated with antibiotics, medication and hydration.

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Story summary

The United States logged 14,000 cyclospora cases since May 2026, with 9,480 tied to iceberg lettuce in 17 states (FDA, CDC).
Two Michigan patients died before the lettuce recall, both having significant underlying health conditions.
The Cleveland Clinic urges anyone with diarrhea lasting one to two weeks to seek care, noting untreated cyclosporiasis can persist a month or longer and is treated with antibiotics, medication and hydration.