Cyclosporiasis Cases Are Surging Across 48 States—Here Are the Foods Linked to the ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite
Cyclosporiasis cases are surging across 48 states, with iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak in Michigan.
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What happened
Cyclosporiasis cases are surging across 48 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a public health alert for Michigan, where iceberg lettuce was correlated with the outbreak. The CDC's interim report covers May through July 2026.
The CDC's alert was followed by local coverage in Michigan and Illinois. The Detroit News and Patch both covered the CDC's report. The CDC's report does not yet specify whether the outbreak is ongoing.
Travel + Leisure noted that the outbreak is linked to several foods, not just iceberg lettuce.
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Coverage (10)
- Ask Dr. Nandi: As the cyclosporiasis outbreak lingers, is it now safe to eat lettuce? WXYZ Channel 7 · 7h ago
- Cyclospora Season Is Over: Is Fresh Produce Safe? Newsweek · 7h ago
- Recalled lettuce is off shelves. Why are cyclospora cases still rising? yahoo.com · 7h ago
- Recalled Lettuce Is off Shelves. Why Are Cyclospora Cases Still Rising? Newsweek · 7h ago
- Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In CT Patch · 7h ago
- Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? What to know as USDA makes announcement on cyclosporiasis outbreak amid lawsuits abc7ny.com · 7h ago
- Public Health Alerts: Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, May–July 2026—an interim report CIDRAP · 7h ago
- Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In IL Patch · 7h ago
- Report: Iceberg lettuce was correlated with cyclosporiasis in Michigan detroitnews.com · 7h ago
- Cyclosporiasis Cases Are Surging Across 48 States—Here Are the Foods Linked to the ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite Travel + Leisure · 7h ago
Questions people are asking
What is cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?
Symptoms include explosive diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, low-grade fever, and fatigue.
How is cyclosporiasis treated?
Cyclosporiasis is treated with antibiotics. The CDC recommends seeking medical attention if symptoms persist.
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