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CDC Links 11,458 Cyclospora Illnesses to Lettuce Recall

9/2/2026

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U.S. federal health officials say recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce is off shelves while Cyclospora infections rise.
The CDC has linked 11,458 Cyclospora illnesses, 495 hospitalizations and two deaths across 20 states as of August 27.
Dr. Suraj Saggar says new cases likely stem from lettuce consumed before the recall.
He warns symptoms may appear weeks after exposure, delaying illness onset.

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U.S. federal health officials say recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce is off shelves while Cyclospora infections rise.
The CDC has linked 11,458 Cyclospora illnesses, 495 hospitalizations and two deaths across 20 states as of August 27.
Dr. Suraj Saggar says new cases likely stem from lettuce consumed before the recall.
He warns symptoms may appear weeks after exposure, delaying illness onset.