Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak is surging, with over 6,000 confirmed cases since May and two deaths in Michigan — the worst on record. The culprit? Contaminated iceberg lettuce from Mexico, distributed by Taylor Farms and found in at least nine states. Symptoms include debilitating diarrhea and fatigue, lasting weeks, especially dangerous for vulnerable populations. Health officials are racing to trace all affected products while urging everyone to wash produce thoroughly, remove outer leaves, and cook greens to kill the parasite — because even as outbreaks spike, experts remind us…