💛 A quick favor, if you've got a second.
We're really happy that you chose to read one of our stories and sincerely hope you'll stick around to read more. We took our paywall down — for now — but that won't last forever, and when the gate goes back up, we'd love for you to already be on the inside.
It's free. So please enter your email here and don't forget to like and follow us on all of your favorite Social Media platforms!
The number of states affected by a cyclospora parasitic illness outbreak connected to contaminated iceberg lettuce has expanded to 20, according to an announcement from federal health authorities on Thursday. The outbreak previously had been documented in a smaller geographic area before officials identified additional cases during their ongoing investigation.
Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite, causes an intestinal infection characterized by watery diarrhea, fatigue, and abdominal cramping. The FDA and CDC have been coordinating efforts to trace the source of contamination and prevent additional illnesses among consumers who may have purchased affected products.
Health officials issued a recall of the implicated iceberg lettuce and urged consumers to dispose of any potentially contaminated produce. The investigation remains active as authorities work to identify all affected batches and determine the specific source of the parasitic contamination in the food supply chain.
More Stories
Four Kitchen Staples That Belong Outside the Freezer, According to Culinary Experts
New York Health Officials Sound Alarm Over Rising Measles Cases as School Year Approaches
CareCloud Breach Compromises 3.75 Million Patient Records, Among Largest Healthcare Data Thefts of 2026