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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Continues to Worsen in U.S.

Updated 2026-08-19 16:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has climbed to over 15,700 as federal health officials continue their investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. The CDC confirmed that the parasite causing the illness is ‘explosive’ and poses a significant public health threat.

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The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has now climbed to more than 15,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as federal health officials continue to investigate an outbreak of the “explosive” diarrhea parasite linked to iceberg lettuce. The CDC confirmed Tue
2026-08-19 15:53 UTC
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