40% of U.S. States Affected by Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak

An outbreak of 'explosive diarrhea' (cyclosporosis) linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has already affected 20 US states.

Consensus

• The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
• The illness is caused by cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection.
• Over 11,000 cases have been reported across 20 U.S. states.
• The product was distributed by Taylor Farms de Mexico and served in venues including Taco Bell.
• Hospitalizations exceed 900, with two deaths reported in Michigan.
• CDC warns the actual number of cases may be higher than reported.
• The outbreak began on June 14.
• The disease is typically treated with antibiotics.
• The CDC has advised that the outbreak may spread to additional states.

Points of divergence

• The outbreak has spread to 40% of U.S. states, citing 20 out of 50 states affected. — riamo
• The number of cases in 2026 is projected to be four times higher than in 2025. — riamo
• CBS reported that the specific product causing the outbreak has not yet been confirmed. — riamo
• The outbreak has affected 48 states, including Washington and New York. — vesti
• There are over 17,000 lab-confirmed cases and 12,000 under investigation. — vesti
• 27 states have recalled the affected lettuce batch. — vesti
• The CDC confirmed the addition of three new states—Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas—to the list since the last update. — vm

Coverage (3 sources)

• Infection with explosive diarrhea has spread to 40% of US states — РИАМО
• Outbreak of "explosive diarrhea" in the US affected 20 states — Вечерняя Москва
• Mexican iceberg salad caused "explosive diarrhea" in 20 US states — Вести

Key entities

• USA
• Mexico
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Moscow
• ABC
• RIA Novosti
• America
• Texas
• Tennessee
• Georgia
• CDC
• USA (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)