Cyclospora in salad: The diarrhea parasite outbreak has now sickened over 17,000 nationwide — see the hotspots

Business Insider | 31-08-2026 01:50pm |

The number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in the United States has topped 17,180, according to health officials. The outbreak, linked to lettuce and bagged salad, has particularly affected Michigan and Ohio. Two maps show the states with the most reported cases and where food has been recalled. The Midwest remains the hotspot of the parasitic infection, which can cause weeks of watery diarrhea.

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