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Cyclospora on Lettuce Explains Why Washing Produce Cannot Remove Every Foodborne Risk

A parasite outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has reached 6,358 illnesses. Cyclospora resists washing and cannot spread person to person.

Medical Daily

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products sold in two dozen states over salmonella concerns

The products were shipped to several major retail stores, including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Walmart

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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers sickens 345 people across 27 US states: What we know

A multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states. Health authorities linked these illnesses to fresh jalapeno peppers imported from Mexico. Reported illnesses began between June 19 and July 20, with 36 hospitalizations. Investigators traced the contaminated peppers to Sinaloa, Mexico, prompting recalls. Consumers are advised to…

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FDA names major brands hit by massive lettuce recall over parasite

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FDA’s ‘explosive diarrhea’ report reveals all the Taylor Farms recall products and affected restaurants

Walmart received more than 100,000 cases of contaminated produce, new FDA report shows

The Independent UK

18 meat products recalled after link to jalapeno salmonella outbreak

Eruption of the illness, tied to jalapeno peppers, has sickened more than 345 people across 27 states

The Independent UK

House Democrat Seeks Lettuce Supplier's White House Records Over Recall Timing

A House Oversight Democrat wants Taylor Farms' records on White House contacts before its lettuce recall. The company denies wrongdoing.

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Michigan says residents can eat lettuce again after explosive diarrhea parasite sickened 12,000

The disease spread from human feces is not usually life-threatening - but can lead to severe dehydration that lands people in the hospital

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Qdoba follows Chipotle’s lead and removes jalapeños from the menu as salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states

Most of the salmonella cases linked to jalapeños are in Colorado and Minnesota

The Independent UK

Salad drive-thru chain closes all locations after blaming bankruptcy on rising costs and cyclospora

The company was not implicated in the cyclospora outbreak, but the spread of the so-called ‘explosive diarrhea parasite’ still shook confidence

The Independent UK

America’s explosive diarrhea outbreak just spread to even more states

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Largest cyclospora outbreak now expands to include 15 states with over 10,000 confirmed cases

The diarrhea-inducing parasite, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from mega produce supplier Taylor Farms, has been making thousands of people sick this summer

The Independent UK

CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas and Missouri

Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease

The Guardian - US

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms and Is Taylor Farms Lettuce Safe?

Two deaths in Michigan are linked to a Cyclospora outbreak traced to contaminated lettuce. Health officials urge caution as investigations continue, highlighting the risks of dehydration in vulnerable individuals.

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Michigan Confirms First Two Deaths in Record Cyclospora Outbreak as CDC Tally Still Shows None

Michigan has reported the first two US deaths tied to the 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak. Both people had underlying conditions. Here is what the current data show.

The Times of India

US outbreak turns deadly: First two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea'

Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to an illness the CDC says is “not usually life-threatening”, as the ongoing cyclospora outbreak spreads across 45 US states and nearly 7,000 laboratory-confirmed cases are reported nationwide.

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Cyclospora Outbreak Expands to Nine States as CDC Tracks More Than 6,700 Confirmed Infections Nationwide

The lettuce-linked Cyclospora outbreak now spans nine states and 1,947 cases, while CDC tracks 6,707 confirmed infections nationwide.

International Business Times UK

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Claims First Deaths as Cases Surge Past 11,000 in Growing Health Crisis

Michigan reports first deaths in the largest US cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to contaminated lettuce. Health officials urge caution as cases rise nationwide, with legal actions mounting against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms.

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Is the cyclosporiasis outbreak slowing? Test-makers are hopeful

Data by one test-maker shows a positivity drop, but rate could be influenced by number of people taking test

Medical Daily

Four in Ten Americans Are Eating Less Produce Because of the Cyclospora Outbreak, and the Recall Never Covered Most of It

A poll found that 40% of US adults are eating less produce after the Cyclospora outbreak. Here is what the recall actually covers.

Medical Daily

Lettuce Supplier Met Privately with White House Officials as Federal Cyclospora Investigation Named Its Product

Taylor Farms met privately with White House and FDA officials during the cyclospora investigation, a source told Reuters. Here is what is verified.

The Independent UK

Signs point to a peak in explosive diarrhea cases in Michigan

The largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis is in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions, affecting nine states

Medical Daily

Lawsuits Say Taylor Farms Should Have Known: Complaints Cite a 2013 Cyclospora Outbreak and a 2024 E. Coli Death

Lawsuits over the Cyclospora outbreak allege Taylor Farms knew the risk from prior outbreaks. The company defends its protocols. No court has ruled.

Medical Daily

Federal Investigators Are Working Six Open Cyclospora Investigations, and Only One Has an Identified Food

FDA's outbreak table shows six open Cyclospora investigations, and only the iceberg lettuce outbreak has an identified product source.

The Independent UK

Taco Bell offers menu classic for $1 - and it noticeably lacks any lettuce

Last week, the beloved chain ran its $1 Enchirito deal - another menu item that does not contain lettuce

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