Nearly 16,000 Cases Of Diarrhea Parasite Confirmed. See Map

Nearly 16,000 Cases Of Diarrhea Parasite Confirmed. See Map

Aug. 20, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea, appeared to be slowing as federal health officials continue investigating unprecedented outbreaks of the illness across 47 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a weekly update on Aug. 18 that 15,716 cyclospora infections have been confirmed across 47 states plus Washington, DC, since May 1 – an uptick of 1,8…

Ohio cyclosporiasis outbreak slows as cases plateau

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The state’s outbreak of the gastrointestinal illness is waning, as case numbers stayed steady across the state and in local counties this week.

Lettuce tied to explosive diarrhea outbreak may have shipped to 7 more states

There are now 27,000 cases of the parasitic infection reported across the country

Is lettuce safe to eat yet? New data suggests cyclosporiasis cases are slowing

After a spike in infections in July, this explosive diarrhea-causing outbreak may be coming to an end

Taylor Farms lettuce may have reached 7 more states, D.C. and Puerto Rico

The best-by dates for these recalled products have passed, officials said, and they should no longer be available for sale in stores or restaurants.

Cyclosporiasis latest: Explosive diarrhea outbreak cases rise to more than 27,000 across 47 states

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