CDC Declares 2026 Cyclospora Outbreak Over: Nearly 20,000 Sickened Across 21 States
Cyclospora Outbreak Declared Over: Nearly 20,000 Sickened in Largest U.S. Foodborne Illness Event
Key Takeaway:
The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak, the largest on record in the United States, has been declared over by federal health officials. Nearly 20,000 people were sickened nationwide, with a major cluster linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. The FDA’s root cause investigation continues as authorities urge vigilance in food safety and prevention.