Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits 47 U.S. States
Moscow13 Aug VESTI. Since May 2026, 594 cases of cyclosporosis, accompanied by severe gastrointestinal disturbance, have been registered in New York (USA), according to RIA Novosti citing the New York City Department of Health.
Consensus
- The outbreak of cyclosporiasis began in May 2026.
- The disease is caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
- Symptoms include severe diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, and stomach cramps.
- The infection is linked to contaminated fresh produce, particularly iceberg lettuce.
- The number of cases is expected to rise due to delayed reporting and underreporting.
- The outbreak has spread across multiple U.S. states, including New York and Washington.
Points of divergence
- 594 cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in New York City since May 2026. — vesti
- No cases of infection were found to have occurred directly within New York City. — vesti
- 27 U.S. states recalled a batch of iceberg lettuce due to contamination risk. — vesti
- Farmers are destroying lettuce harvests due to falling consumer demand. — vesti
- 13,895 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 47 U.S. states. — m24
- An additional 10,500 cases are under investigation. — m24
- Two people have died and 740 have been hospitalized due to the infection. — m24
- The CDC is investigating multiple outbreak clusters, including one linked to iceberg lettuce. — m24
- The number of cases in 2026 is significantly higher than in the same period of 2025 (1,180 cases). — m24
- Academician Gennady Onishchenko advised Russians to avoid international travel due to infection risks. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Nearly 600 cases of "explosive diarrhea" noted in New York — Вести
- "Explosive" diarrhea has reached Washington and New York — Москва 24