{"id":2658751,"date":"2026-09-11T21:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T01:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lettuce-linked-cyclospora-outbreak-is-over-cdc\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T21:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T01:05:54","slug":"lettuce-linked-cyclospora-outbreak-is-over-cdc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lettuce-linked-cyclospora-outbreak-is-over-cdc\/","title":{"rendered":"Lettuce-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Is Over: CDC"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flettuce-linked-cyclospora-outbreak-is-over-cdc%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2658751&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The CDC announced that the largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness linked to imported lettuce, has ended. As May 1, approximately 19,595 cases were reported across the United States, predominantly in Midwestern states. Health officials identified Taylor Farms in Mexico as the source, which produces shredded iceberg lettuce. The outbreak resulted in two deaths in Michigan,mainly affecting individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-county-health-officials-urge-residents-to-wear-masks-at-home-to-protect-vulnerable-one-america-news-network\/\" title=\"L.A. County health officials urge residents to wear masks at home to protect vulnerable | One America News Network\">underlying health conditions<\/a>. The FDA conducted investigations and recalled products sourced from Mexico, including those sold at Walmart and used by chains like Taco bell. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea,stomach pain,nausea,dehydration,and in severe cases,can last for days or longer if untreated. While the outbreak is considered over, investigations are ongoing, with samples from related farms and processing facilities still under analysis.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the biggest outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic food poisoning, had ended, adding that it was due to imported lettuce.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cyclosporiasis\/cases\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC<\/a>, at least 19,595 people have become sick with the illness since May 1 and acquired it inside the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The agency\u2019s website posted a map highlighting the hardest-hit regions, with Midwestern states seeing the highest concentration of cases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe true number of people sick with cyclosporiasis is likely higher than the number reported,\u201d the CDC explained. \u201cThis is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for\u202fCyclospora.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A CNBC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/09\/11\/cdc-record-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-over.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> revealed that 12,833 people in 21 states represented the \u201clargest cluster\u201d of cases over the past several months.<\/p>\n<p>Health officials linked the outbreak to Taylor Farms in Mexico, which produces shredded iceberg lettuce.<\/p>\n<p>Two deaths were recorded in Michigan, which is listed on the CDC\u2019s map as the state with the highest outbreak numbers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth of these individuals had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/explosive-diarrhea-victims-set-to-collect-pain-and-suffering-payments-starting-at-20k-then-going-astronomically-higher\/\" title=\"Explosive Diarrhea Victims Set to Collect Pain and Suffering Payments Starting at k Then Going Astronomically Higher\">significant underlying health conditions<\/a>\u202fthat may have been adversely impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration,\u201d the Food and Drug Administration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/outbreaks-foodborne-illness\/investigation-multistate-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBased on information provided to FDA by the state of Michigan, both of these individuals had illness onset dates prior to the date of Taylor Farms de Mexico\u2019s voluntary recall on July 17, 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The FDA announced an investigation into the multistate epidemic back in July and singled out Taco Bell, given the amount of Taylor Farms lettuce they use at various locations.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor Farms voluntarily removed \u201call iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market\u201d and \u201cinitiated a recall, which includes Marketside-brand product available at Walmart,\u201d per the FDA website.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of infection can include diarrhea and frequent bowel movements, along with loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach pain, bloating, gas, nausea, and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Vomiting, body aches, headaches, and fever may also be signs of infection and should be monitored closely.<\/p>\n<p>The illness tends to last anywhere from several days to a month, or even longer.<\/p>\n<p>Some infected patients may not show symptoms at all, but if they remain untreated, it can lead to dehydration, as well as \u201csevere complications\u201d which could require medical care.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA posted an update on Friday saying that the outbreak is over, but that the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFDA will continue to collaborate with CDC as well as state and local partners as necessary,\u201d the update read. \u201cSince the last update on August 27, 2026, state and local health officials have continued to interview additional sick people with cyclosporiasis and CDC has added them to this multistate outbreak.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Samples taken from onsite inspections at iceberg lettuce growers and Mexican processing facilities are still being analyzed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFDA remains confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific Cyclospora outbreak is off the market,\u201d the agency concluded. \u201cAlthough the outbreak is over, FDA\u2019s outbreak investigation remains ongoing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFDA will continue to work with federal, state, and international partners to complete its investigation and will provide updates as they become available.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" 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