Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Mystery Deepens | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

A major cyclosporiasis outbreak is spiraling out of control, with cases surging and officials racing to find the source—once thought to be iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, but now with no confirmed parasite in recalled samples. Experts suspect contamination from sewage or irrigation, possibly tied to weather, and warn the outbreak may not be contained. Symptoms include severe stomach issues, weight loss, and fatigue, appearing days to weeks after exposure. The true scale is likely much larger, as many cases go undiagnosed or unreported, leaving health officials scrambling to track every…