https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html
Jul 28, 2026 · See more information on the multistate outbreak investigation. Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. Cyclosporiasis is a nationally notifiable disease and is reportable in 47 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City.
https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html
2 days ago · Cooking can kill the parasite. Since washing alone cannot guarantee Cyclospora removal, you can cook produce to a temperature of at least 158 °F (70°C). Learn which foods are more likely to contain the parasite Cyclospora and ways to prevent getting cyclosporiasis. Stay up to date on food recalls and outbreaks.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/expert-qa/cyclosporiasis-outbreak
Jul 17, 2026 · Cyclosporiasis is acquired when you eat foods contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which causes the infection. The infection most commonly causes diarrhea, and can also cause various other gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as dehydration. It’s unclear what is causing this outbreak, but previous outbreaks were linked to bagged salads, leafy greens, fresh basil, fresh ...
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/07/31/cyclosporiasis-cases-ohio-start-timeline-cyclospra-parasite-outbreak-explosive-diarrhea/91120206007/
4 days ago · A national outbreak of the intestinal parasite cyclospora has sickened thousands of people. Cases of the resulting illness, cyclosporiasis, have continuned to rise in Ohio, with more than 4,000 ...
https://www.today.com/health/disease/cyclospora-map-states-parasite-outbreak-diarrhea-2026-rcna588006
Jul 17, 2026 · A multistate outbreak of the “explosive diarrhea” parasite cyclospora has been linked to shredded lettuce. Where are cases rising, and what are the other possible sources?
https://www.today.com/health/news/cyclospora-outbreak-2026-foods-avoid-lettuce-map-parasite-45-states-rcna589833
1 day ago · A massive outbreak of the “explosive diarrhea parasite” cyclospora has been linked to shredded lettuce. Where are cases rising, and what are the other possible sources?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/cyclospora-outbreak-tied-to-two-deaths-as-the-parasite-borne-illness-continues-to-rage/
2 days ago · Cyclospora outbreak tied to two deaths as parasite-borne illness continues to rage These deaths were reported by Michigan, which has seen more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis emerge since late ...
https://www.newsweek.com/cyclospora-parasite-fruits-vegetables-safe-list-12189839
Jul 13, 2026 · Many consumers are wondering if any produce is considered safe from the parasite causing an explosive diarrhea outbreak.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/15/health/cyclosporiasis-parasite-food-safe-avoid
Jul 15, 2026 · A massive outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continues to grow and two deaths are now linked to the illness. With the threat of symptoms that can last for weeks, it’s easy to ...
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/understanding-the-cyclosporiasis-outbreak
Jul 22, 2026 · Cyclospora is a hardy and tough-to-track parasite. With a food-safety system stripped of the staff, funding, and reporting requirements needed to catch contamination before it spreads nationwide, an outbreak like this “was inevitable.
