The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed over 4,100 cases of cyclosporiasis across 41 states since May 1, according to UPI and Al Jazeera. This intestinal illness outbreak is more than double what was reported last week. The CDC also noted that there are more than 7,000 additional suspected cases under review, most of which are in Michigan and Ohio.
Key Takeaways
The CDC has confirmed over 4,100 cases of cyclosporiasis across 41 states since May 1. This outbreak is more than double what was reported last week and includes 308 hospitalizations but no deaths. The source of the outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
- CDC reports over 4,100 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis across 41 states
- More than 7,000 additional suspected cases are under review
- 308 hospitalizations reported with no deaths so far
- Outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico
- FDA initially reported a false positive but continues to investigate the source
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspected Cyclosporiasis Cases | 1 Difference | UPI and Al Jazeera report different numbers of suspected cases | ▼ |
| Source Of Outbreak | 1 Difference | UPI and Al Jazeera link outbreak to Taylor Farms in Mexico; Al Jazeera also reports Mexican officials dispute this | ▼ |
| Confirmed Cyclosporiasis Cases | Broad Agreement | 4,100+ confirmed cases across 41 states since May 1 | |
| Hospitalizations | Broad Agreement | 308 hospitalizations reported with no deaths so far. | |
| Fda's Initial Test Result | Broad Agreement | FDA initially reported a false positive but continues to investigate the source. |
Suspected Cyclosporiasis Cases
▼UPI and Al Jazeera report different numbers of suspected cases
Source Of Outbreak
▼UPI and Al Jazeera link outbreak to Taylor Farms in Mexico; Al Jazeera also reports Mexican officials dispute this
Confirmed Cyclosporiasis Cases
Broad Agreement4,100+ confirmed cases across 41 states since May 1
Hospitalizations
Broad Agreement308 hospitalizations reported with no deaths so far.
Fda's Initial Test Result
Broad AgreementFDA initially reported a false positive but continues to investigate the source.
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The number of confirmed cases includes 308 hospitalizations, but no deaths have been reported so far. Confirmed cases alone have surpassed the 3,955 cyclosporiasis cases reported throughout all of 2025. The CDC anticipates that case counts will continue to rise as data are received.
The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at some Taco Bell restaurants, according to UPI. Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially reported that a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce provided by Taylor Farms had tested positive for the parasite causing cyclosporiasis, but later determined it was a false positive.
Despite the continued rise in cases, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, stated that the outbreak is "under control." He mentioned that extensive epidemiological forensics have identified the source of the outbreak, and recalls have been implemented. However, Mexican Secretary of Health David Kershenobich disputed the findings, stating there was no evidence the outbreak began in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include sudden watery diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, severe stomach cramps, loss of appetite, and fatigue. It can take up to two weeks after eating contaminated food for symptoms to appear. The CDC cautioned that the true number of people sick with cyclosporiasis is likely higher than reported, as some individuals recover without medical care and are not tested.
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