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CDC expands cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce to nine states

scienceJul 24, 2026347,640

The CDC on July 24 expanded a cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce to nine states, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. Federal officials linked nearly 2,000 confirmed illnesses and 98 hospitalizations to the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce, which investigators tie to product sourced from central Mexico and recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico. The illnesses in this outbreak represent a subset of nationwide Cyclospora infections that public health agencies are still tracing. Retail bagged products named in recall include Marketside bagged iceberg salad and shredded iceberg salad in specific package sizes. Public reporting notes the outbreak is the largest U.S. cyclospora event under investigation and that communication and tracing around the recall have been complicated. State and federal agencies continue case investigations and product tracing to determine the full scope and any additional contaminated shipments or suppliers.

Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social

The cyclospora outbreak has reached 7,400 cases across 9 states. The FDA just recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination. Screwworm cases continue to rise. And we’ve just surpassed 2,300 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record. “Make America Healthy Again.”

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