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CDC Confirms Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce

8/28/2026

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U.S. health officials confirmed a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce in 20 states.
The FDA and CDC reported 11,458 infections, up from about 10,900 the previous week.
Epidemiologic data linked the contamination to iceberg lettuce processed by Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
At least 495 people were hospitalized and two deaths occurred in Michigan.
FDA staff remain on-site in Mexico, testing and inspecting lettuce fields with Mexican officials.

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U.S. health officials confirmed a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce in 20 states.
The FDA and CDC reported 11,458 infections, up from about 10,900 the previous week.
Epidemiologic data linked the contamination to iceberg lettuce processed by Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
At least 495 people were hospitalized and two deaths occurred in Michigan.
FDA staff remain on-site in Mexico, testing and inspecting lettuce fields with Mexican officials.