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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 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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Why It Matters

Residents in 20 states are affected by a food safety recall involving iceberg lettuce linked to a parasite, which can cause gastrointestinal illness.

Key Facts

  • Federal health officials confirmed the cyclospora outbreak has reached 20 states.
  • The outbreak is linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
  • This is the largest outbreak of cyclospora of its kind in U.S. history.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency investigating the outbreak”other20“Number of states with confirmed cases”locationTennessee“State with newly confirmed cases”locationTexas“State with newly confirmed cases”locationGeorgia“State with newly confirmed cases”other11,458“Total number of sickened individuals”other922“Total hospitalizations”organizationTaylor Farms“Produce supplier operating the farm under investigation”organizationAP“Associated Press news agency reporting the update”organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Federal agency tracking illness data”