Cyclospora Outbreak Widens

Cyclospora cases top 4,700 as investigators probe lettuce and no source is confirmed.

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'Explosive' Illness Surges Past 4,700 to New Record, US Officials Eye Lettuce as Possible Cause

The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is Officially Blowing Up

Sh-tstorm descends on US after Trump slashed CDC food safety efforts

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The CDC reported 1,645 confirmed U.S.-acquired cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 and more than 5,100 additional cases under investigation, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed or suspected infections to nearly 7,000. At least 141 people have been hospitalized, with no deaths reported, and more than 30 states have reported infections. Investigators have not identified a source, but lettuce and other salad greens are a focus in outbreaks centered in Michigan and Ohio. Taco Bell temporarily removed select ingredients at some restaurants while saying no link has been confirmed.

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Trump-era public-health cuts, reporting changes, and weakened food-safety capacity made the cyclosporiasis outbreak harder to detect, track, and contain. Federal leadership should not minimize the crisis, because the scale of illness shows that America’s surveillance and response systems have been left too fragile.

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Cyclospora infections are rising in a large multistate outbreak, so people need to know the symptoms, risks, transmission routes, and treatment basics. Consumers can lower their risk by following produce-safety guidance, watching for updated warnings, and taking extra care with fresh greens while officials search for the source.