WASHINGTONPOST (Rachel Roubein) - Federal officials poised to declare end of U.S.’s largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak
Thousands of people became sick after eating shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
NPR (Joseph Kim) - A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - Health Alert: Cyclospora Outbreak in Michigan Leads to First U.S. Deaths
Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 4 , 2026 Michigan health officials have reported the first two U.S. deaths linked to a diarrhea-causing parasite, as a Cyclospora outbreak raises concerns about food [...]
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - State Reports Two Deaths Linked to Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak.
Michigan health officials report two deaths and over 11,000 cases in a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with contaminated lettuce identified as a potential source.
Michigan health officials report two deaths and over 11,000 cases in a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with contaminated lettuce identified as a potential source. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Two Michigan residents have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, marking rare fatalities linked to the ongoing parasite outbreak, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. State officials reported 11,234 cases as of August 3, an increase of 461 since July 31, with 193 hospitalizations recorded as of July 30, far above Michigan’s typical annual total of about 50 cases. DETAIL: Health officials said the illness is generally not life-threatening, but dehydration and other complications can be severe, particularly for…Open
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Americans Cut Back on Salad Amid Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak.
A recent survey reveals that the cyclospora outbreak is leading many Americans to cut back on produce consumption, with confidence in the FDA's response remaining mixed.
A recent survey reveals that the cyclospora outbreak is leading many Americans to cut back on produce consumption, with confidence in the FDA’s response remaining mixed. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A CBS News/YouGov poll found that most Americans are following news about the cyclospora outbreak at least somewhat closely, with nearly as many paying attention to the parasite as to the conflict with Iran . About four in 10 respondents said they are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back on produce, and older adults were more likely than younger adults to do so. DETAIL: Those following news of the outbreak most closely were especially likely to have changed…Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce expands to 9 states
The diarrhea-causing parasite has sickened thousands this summer.
AXIOS (Brad Jennings) - Cyclosporiasis: Case rates rise in five outbreak states
Data: CDC ; Map: Brad Jennings/Axios. Note: Estimated rates calculated using CDC case range midpoints and 2025 U.S. Census population estimates. Cases of cyclosporiasis have now been reported in at least 41 states, and infection rates continue to increase in the five states where the CDC has declared an outbreak. The big picture: Although some cases of the diarrhea-inducing illness are reported each year, the outbreak will make 2026 the worst year on U.S. record for this food-borne parasitic infection. The latest: The CDC this week reported 4,173 confirmed cases in the U.S. between May 1 and July 20. That's already more than the total number of U.S. cases reported for all of 2025. - Investigations continue to center on contaminated…
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - FDA investigating second cyclospora outbreak of 72 cases
The cause is unknown. This is a separate outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite that was linked to shredded lettuce.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - FDA announces another cyclospora outbreak under investigation
Restaurant chains like Taco Bell have come under scrutiny amid the investigation.
NYTIMES (Julie Creswell) - As Cyclosporiasis Spreads, America Says No Thanks to Salads
Foot traffic to chains such as Chopt and Chipotle fell in recent weeks after a recall from Taylor Farms and changing messages from the F.D.A.