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CDC Reports 15,716 Cyclosporiasis Cases, 2 Deaths

8/19/2026

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  • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 15,716 cyclosporiasis cases nationwide as of Aug. 17, 2026.
  • CDC logged 828 hospitalizations and two deaths across 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
  • Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled iceberg lettuce on July 17, 2026 after linking it to 9,481 illnesses in 17 states.