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FDA Recalls Mexican Iceberg Lettuce as Cyclospora Cases Rise

8/28/2026

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FDA Recalls Lettuce

The FDA recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after a cyclospora outbreak.
The FDA reports 11,458 people sickened, up from about 10,900 the previous week.
Two Michigan patients with significant underlying conditions died from the illness.
Taylor Farms suspended all central-Mexico iceberg lettuce production and issued a recall.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) alleged Taylor Farms tried to influence the FDA and mislead the public.

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Hawaii Health Investigates Cyclosporiasis

Hawaii Department of Health is investigating a sixth locally acquired cyclosporiasis case.
The O‘ahu resident fell ill at July’s end and did not travel outside Hawaii.
Investigators have not identified a contaminated food source, so public risk assessment remains low.
State officials advise washing produce and hands with soap to lower infection risk.
CDC reports 17,180 cases, 922 hospitalizations and two deaths; providers urged to report and submit specimens.

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FDA Recalls Lettuce

The FDA recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after a cyclospora outbreak.
The FDA reports 11,458 people sickened, up from about 10,900 the previous week.
Two Michigan patients with significant underlying conditions died from the illness.
Taylor Farms suspended all central-Mexico iceberg lettuce production and issued a recall.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) alleged Taylor Farms tried to influence the FDA and mislead the public.

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