CDC declares record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak over after almost 13,000 cases

US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak

The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.

Sep 11, 2026

CDC declares record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak over after almost 13,000 cases

Federal health officials on Friday declared the largest-ever cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States has ended. The cyclosporiasis outbreak was tied to iceberg lettuce grown by produce giant Taylor Farms in Mexico, sickening 12,883 people across 21 states since May 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “At this time, there is […]

Sep 11, 2026