As cyclosporiasis wanes, does lettuce still make you nervous? And where are the hurricanes?

Florida Matters · Sep 8, 2026 · 48m

If the summer had you second-guessing your salad, you’re not alone. Cyclosporiasis, a nasty stomach bug caused by a microscopic parasite, spread across several states, sickening more than 1,100 people and killing two.

The outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce grown at a Mexican farm.

It appears the outbreak’s settling down.

So, what should you know about leafy greens? How safe are they to eat? And how did the Cyclospora parasite get into the food supply in the first place?

Also, we're hitting the peak of hurricane season. But it's been very tranquil in Florida.

And, customers at a family St…