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CDC expands largest known cyclospora outbreak to 15 states

The CDC has expanded its investigation into the largest known cyclospora outbreak, now spanning 15 states.

By · Published August 4, 2026  20:28 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026  14:34 UTC

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The cyclospora outbreak expanded to 47 states, with cases topping 10,000. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 94d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 15 distinct news outlets with 16 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 15.
  • Primary Driver: The CDC has expanded its investigation into the largest known cyclospora outbreak, now spanning 15 states.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The CDC announced the expansion of the largest known cyclospora outbreak to 15 states. The Washington Post was first to report the expansion. The San Francisco Chronicle and Smithsonian Magazine later reported the first deaths linked to the outbreak.

The CDC had previously linked the outbreak to recalled lettuce. The Washington Post and Smithsonian Magazine both reported the deaths. The San Francisco Chronicle and KFF Health News both reported the CDC's investigation into the outbreak.

The CDC is using interviews and fast-food receipts to trace the source of the outbreak.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 97d ago.

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What is cyclospora?

Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis.

How is the CDC investigating the outbreak?

The CDC is using interviews and fast-food receipts to trace the source of the outbreak.

What states are affected by the outbreak?

The CDC has not specified which states are affected by the outbreak.

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CDC Cyclospora Foodborne Illness Outbreak Lettuce Recall Public Health

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