NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
Federal officials confirm cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce in 20 states
Federal health officials announced that a parasitic illness outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has expanded to 20 states. This marks the largest outbreak of its kind recorded in the United States.
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Residents in 20 states are affected by a food safety recall involving iceberg lettuce linked to a parasitic infection, which may impact local grocery availability and consumer health safety.
Key Facts
- The cyclospora outbreak is linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
- Confirmed cases have now been identified in 20 states.
- This is the largest outbreak of cyclospora in the United States to date.
- The update was provided by federal health officials on Thursday.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency investigating the outbreak and inspecting the farm.”other20“Number of states currently reporting confirmed cases.”locationTennessee“State where new cases were confirmed.”locationTexas“State where new cases were confirmed.”locationGeorgia“State where new cases were confirmed.”other11,458“Total number of people sickened by the parasite.”other922“Total number of hospitalizations reported.”organizationTaylor Farms“Produce supplier operating the farm in central Mexico linked to the outbreak.”organizationAP“News agency reporting the health update.”organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Federal agency tracking illness data and symptoms.”