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US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Expands to Nine States

Published Friday, July 24, 2026 · Updated July 24

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  • Outbreak Expansion and Systemic Failures — 1 source

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A cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce from a single supplier served at Taco Bell, has expanded to nine US states. The CDC is investigating over 11,500 suspected cases, making it the largest outbreak on record.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record has expanded to nine US states, with over 11,500 suspected cases under investigation by the CDC.
  • The outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce from a single supplier served at Taco Bell restaurants.

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Outbreak Expansion and Systemic Failures
  • The Guardian

    The largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record has expanded to nine US states, with over 11,500 suspected cases under investigation by the CDC. The outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce from a single supplier served at Taco Bell restaurants. The article also emphasizes the failures in communication and regulatory processes, highlighting how delays in implementing food traceability rules and confusing product recalls have exacerbated the cyclospora outbreak and undermined public trust.

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