HEALTHJul 14 · 20:36 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

Cyclospora infections are surging in the U.S. in 2026, with over 30 states reporting cases that exceed the 2019 record of 4,700. Michigan officials suspect lettuce or salad greens as the source, citing patient interviews and past outbreaks linked to produce. Taco Bell has temporarily removed ingredients at some locations as a precaution.

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