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US CDC links four more states to cyclosporiasis outbreak, Washington Post reports
Health officials are investigating more than 7,400 additional suspected cases as a lettuce-linked outbreak and other sources drive record infections.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that laboratory-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases reached 4,173 since May 1 across 41 states, making 2026 the worst year on record. More than 7,400 additional unconfirmed cases exist, with 308 hospitalizations and no deaths.
- Michigan's 6,148 cases by July 21 represent an 85% weekly increase from a state typically reporting about 50 cases annually. North Carolina confirmed an 83% spike and Indiana cases climbed 150% in the same period, vastly outpacing historical averages of about 2,800 cases yearly.
- Investigators linked at least 1,644 cases across five states to shredded iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms and grown in central Mexico. The produce supplier issued a voluntary recall July 17 across 27 states after CDC and FDA investigations.
- Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantis said Monday the agency is investigating multiple 'subclusters' of cases nationwide. Environmental health professor Craig Hedberg noted heightened outbreak attention may amplify case numbers as more people seek testing.
- State health departments collectively report exceeding 11,000 infections compared to the CDC's 4,173 confirmed cases, reflecting a typical six-week reporting lag. Federal officials acknowledge multiple food sources are likely involved and many infected people never get tested, suggesting true outbreak scope remains substantially unknown.
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