What to know
- This outbreak has ended, as of September 11.
- CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states responded to a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce in 21 states.
When people got sick
As of September 11, this outbreak has ended. The number of recent infections linked to the outbreak has significantly declined. The product linked to the outbreak is no longer available in stores or restaurants.
This chart shows when 10,949 (85%) of the 12,883 people in this multistate Cyclospora outbreak got sick.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak was also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Cyclospora.
Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: July 24, 2026
Updated: September 11, 2026
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