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The first deaths from a cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan have been reported, with two residents who had significant underlying health conditions succumbing to the illness. Over 11,000 cases have been confirmed, and the FDA suspects tainted iceberg lettuce as the source.

Michigan has reported 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases, up from 8,176 cases last week, with 193 hospitalizations linked to the outbreak. Investigations point to lettuce and salad greens as potential sources, though no specific grower or supplier has been identified. Federal agencies and state health departments are collaborating to trace the outbreak, which affects nine states.

Taco Bell is offering discounted lettuce-free menu items, including a $1 Mexican pizza, to recover from a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce. The outbreak, traced to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, caused a decline in customer traffic and a drop in Yum! Brands' stock. Taco Bell has removed affected lettuce and used social media to communicate with customers.

The Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan may be slowing down, with fewer emergency department visits for diarrhea and declining lab positivity rates. However, over 10,000 cases and 160 hospitalizations have been reported, and some hospitals are limiting testing due to backlogs and supply shortages.

A large Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has infected over 11,000 people across 40 states, exposing weaknesses in the U.S. food safety system. Health experts warn that reduced staffing and resources at agencies like the FDA and CDC, along with public distrust, threaten efforts to promote whole foods consumption.

Nutrition experts at the American Society for Nutrition's conference continued to consume salads despite an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce. They emphasized that the risk does not outweigh the benefits of including leafy greens in a healthy diet, though some took precautions like avoiding certain greens or using lower-risk vegetables for dressing.

The FDA assures the food supply is safe despite a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce, which has sickened 1,947 people and hospitalized 98.

Iceberg lettuce has been linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, prompting a recall. Health officials suspect cilantro and parsley as additional sources but have not confirmed them.

A Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico has infected 1,947 people across nine U.S. states, with 98 hospitalizations reported. Taylor Farms issued a recall of affected products after the FDA identified potential contamination, though conflicting test results and ongoing cases have fueled public concern.

The CDC reported the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states, sickening thousands. Consumers expressed confusion about food safety as RFK Jr. attempts to address concerns.

MND Tutor is an interactive Spanish learning tool using real news articles. The article discusses Mexican health authorities confirming iceberg lettuce from central Mexico is safe, with no verified Cyclospora parasite contamination linked to a U.S. outbreak. U.S. and Mexican agencies have not found Cyclospora in Mexican produce samples or facilities despite a Taylor Farms recall.

The CDC reports more measles cases in the U.S. this year than in all of 2025. An iceberg lettuce-related outbreak has expanded to four additional states, while Iran launched attacks on U.S. bases following American strikes. A Russian ballistic missile strike in the Kyiv region killed at least 10 people.

A cyclospora parasite causing diarrhea is spreading across the U.S., with the cyclosporiasis outbreak now affecting four additional states. The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce as a potential source.

Federal health officials linked a cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce to four new states, expanding the U.S. case count to 1,947 with 98 hospitalizations. The CDC and FDA are investigating lettuce from Taylor Farms, which recalled iceberg lettuce from Mexico, though no deaths have been reported.

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising in Florida, with Miami-Dade County reporting 33 confirmed cases, the highest in the state. The outbreak is linked to a Taylor Farms recall of iceberg lettuce products potentially contaminated with the parasite, affecting 27 states. Florida health officials report 98 infections acquired in-state.

Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce products linked to a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened over 1,600 people in 27 U.S. states. The recall follows CDC findings connecting lettuce from a Mexican supplier to illnesses, including cases at Taco Bell restaurants in five Midwestern states.

Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 states due to a multistate parasite outbreak. The voluntary recall covers products distributed between June 29 and July 16 and is linked to 1,644 confirmed illnesses across five states.

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising, prompting advice to ask servers about lettuce sources and choose fully cooked foods. The CDC warns against recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, and the Michigan Department of Health recommends washing produce and peeling fruits/vegetables to reduce risk.

An ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce has raised concerns about restaurant dining safety. Federal agencies like the FDA and CDC are investigating, with initial suspicion on iceberg lettuce later retracted due to false positives. Experts advise informed awareness over fear, emphasizing that food safety is a systemic issue involving supply chains, not just restaurants.

RFK Jr. claims the cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' despite at least 1,600 cases reported in five states. Taylor Farms has announced it will cease sourcing iceberg lettuce from Mexico this season in response to the outbreak.

RFK Jr. claims the cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' despite at least 1,600 cases across five states. Taylor Farms has halted sourcing iceberg lettuce from Mexico in response to the outbreak.

RFK Jr. claims the cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' as at least 1,600 cases are reported across five states. Taylor Farms has announced it will cease sourcing iceberg lettuce from Mexico this season in response to the outbreak.

A Cyclospora outbreak has caused confusion and fear among lettuce lovers, leading some to avoid fresh lettuce or modify their diets. The Food and Drug Administration has focused on iceberg lettuce as a potential source, while Taylor Farms is implicated in the spread.

The FDA retracted a positive cyclospora test result for Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, calling it a false positive. However, the lettuce remains epidemiologically linked to a multistate cyclospora outbreak.

The FDA reported a false positive for cyclospora in a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample, but emphasized this does not affect the ongoing investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the company's products. Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled some lettuce products, and the FDA confirmed no confirmed positive tests for cyclospora in its samples.

The FDA confirmed a false positive test for cyclospora in a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample, but maintains its ongoing investigation into the outbreak linked to the company's shredded lettuce. The false positive was detected during a lab quality check, and the FDA emphasizes the recall of Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce remains in effect despite no confirmed positive samples.

The FDA reversed its investigation into the cyclosporiasis outbreak but continues to attribute the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, leading to confusion among companies and consumers as new updates are released.

The FDA retracted its initial report of cyclospora contamination in Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, confirming it was a false positive. Taylor Farms had issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, but the FDA clarified no confirmed positive samples exist. Over 1,600 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported across five states.

The FDA confirmed a false positive test for cyclospora in Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce, leading to a voluntary recall of products from central Mexico. The agency and CDC report over 1,644 cyclosporiasis cases across five states, with 94 hospitalizations but no deaths.

The FDA confirmed a false positive test result for Cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce, with no current confirmed positive product tests for the parasite. Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after the initial incorrect result, while an ongoing outbreak has sickened over 1,500 people across multiple states.

The FDA confirmed a Taylor Farms lettuce sample initially testing positive for cyclospora was a false positive. Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico but clarified other products are unaffected. The FDA's traceback investigation linked the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Taylor Farms de Mexico, which supplies Taco Bell locations associated with sick individuals.

The FDA confirmed a Taylor Farms lettuce sample initially tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive. The company had voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, while the CDC identified Taco Bell's lettuce as a source. The outbreak has affected 34 states and over 1,600 people, with Michigan reporting more than 5,000 cases.

Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination. The recall is linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, prompting consumers to check their refrigerators for affected products.

Taylor Farms has issued a recall for iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination. The recall is linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, prompting consumers to check their refrigerators for affected products.

Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination. The recall is linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, prompting consumers to check their refrigerators for affected products.

Iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico is being recalled in 27 states, including New Jersey, due to potential Cyclospora contamination as announced by the FDA. The recall was initiated because of possible contamination risks.

Iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states has been recalled due to potential cyclospora contamination. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for affected products.

Mexico's National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) issued a travel advisory warning citizens about the risk of cyclosporiasis, dubbed 'yankee doodle doo-doo,' linked to U.S. fast food, particularly Taco Bell's iceberg lettuce. The advisory highlights 34 U.S. states affected by an outbreak tied to contaminated food and water supply chains.

A parasitic outbreak is spreading across parts of the US. Taylor Farms is expanding a recall of iceberg lettuce to 27 states.

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce to 27 states after federal health officials linked the lettuce from its supplier in central Mexico to an 'explosive diarrhea' parasite. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked the lettuce to the spread of the parasite.