U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora
U.S. health agencies have expanded investigations into a cyclosporiasis outbreak now spanning nine states.
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Federal health officials and the FDA are investigating a spreading outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora. The parasite causes diarrhea and has been linked to cases across nine states, with recent reports indicating a connection to iceberg lettuce.
Coverage from outlets including the CDC, The New York Times, Reuters, and AP News emphasizes the geographical expansion of the investigation. Local reports from KMBC and KRCG highlight regional spikes, specifically noting figures in the Kansas City metro area and Boone County, Missouri.
Future updates will track whether additional states are identified in the outbreak. Public health guidance continues to focus on the safety of fresh produce as officials work to identify the specific sources of contamination.
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Quick answers
How many states are currently involved?
According to the CDC and other reporting, the outbreak has been linked to nine states.
What food source has been mentioned?
CBS News reports that the outbreak has been traced to iceberg lettuce.
What is the primary symptom of this parasite?
The parasite is described as causing diarrhea.
Coverage (15)
- Kansas City metro Cyclospora cases are on the rise, new data shows KMBC · 14h ago
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states AP News · 14h ago
- US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states Reuters · 14h ago
- Boone County cases jump to 66 as Missouri cyclosporiasis total may top 400 KRCG · 14h ago
- Video: Dallas County health director talks dangers of Cyclospora Dallas News · 14h ago
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states Dallas News · 14h ago
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states WSAV-TV · 14h ago
- Pennsylvania linked to cyclospora outbreak traced to iceberg lettuce CBS News · 14h ago
- Your Guide to (Still) Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables This Summer WSJ · 14h ago
- Why the 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak is worse than previous years Dallas News · 14h ago
- C.D.C. Expands Cyclosporiasis Outbreak to Nine States The New York Times · 14h ago
- Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say BBC · 14h ago
- CDC expands largest known U.S. cyclospora outbreak to 9 states The Washington Post · 1d ago
- US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite ABC7 Los Angeles · 1d ago
- US health officials are investigating new outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite 10TV · 1d ago
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