Over 15K Infected in U.S. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
A large-scale outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. has infected over 15,000 people, with 828 hospitalizations and two deaths reported, primarily linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier used by Taco Bell restaurants.
Consensus
- The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has exceeded 15,000.
- 828 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
- Two deaths have been confirmed.
- The outbreak has spread across 47 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
- The primary cause is suspected to be contaminated iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier.
- The affected lettuce was used in Taco Bell restaurants.
- Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
- Symptoms typically appear one to two weeks after exposure.
- The parasite responsible is Cyclospora cayetanensis.
- The outbreak is considered the largest foodborne illness event in recent U.S. history.
- The number of cases in 2026 is four times higher than in 2025.
Points of divergence
- The number of cases increased to 15,000. — riamo
- CBS reported a new outbreak but did not identify the specific product. — riamo
- The number of cases is 15,716. — vm
- 12,000 people are awaiting test results. — vm
- The epicenter is Michigan with 13,909 cases. — vm
- Michigan reported over 6,500 cases. — riamo
- The outbreak is linked to Taylor Farms, a Mexican supplier. — vm
- The CDC reported over 11,500 cases. — riamo
- Authorities are investigating at least six additional outbreak sources with unknown origins. — vm
- The number of cases in 2024 is four times higher than in 2015. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the USA, the number of cases of infection by a parasite causing diarrhea has increased — РИАМО
- Number of people infected with "explosive diarrhea" in the US has exceeded 15,700 — Вечерняя Москва