2026 outbreaks

FDA says Cyclospora test on lettuce from Taylor Farms was a false positive; outbreak investigation ongoing

Thousands have been sickened in the outbreak and Taylor Farms continues to recall its shredded iceberg lettuce and salad kits containing iceberg lettuce.

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jul 2026

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

The recalled lettuce was distributed to Walmart stores in at least 15 states, as well as food service operations in 27 states.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Jul 2026

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

Company admits its lettuce is cause of Cyclospora outbreak

The FDA and CDC say the illnesses in the outbreak — reported from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia — represent only a portion of Cyclospora infections currently under investigation and involve only one of several outbreaks.

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jul 2026

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

One public health official says the confirmed patients are probably the tip of the iceberg

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jul 2026

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

Raw Farm LLC cheese found to be cause of E. coli outbreak

Federal officials are reporting that inspectors found unsanitary handling and other food safety issues at Raw Farm LLC, the dairy connected to an E. Coli O157 outbreak. The outbreak sickened

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jul 2026

Raw Farm LLC cheese found to be cause of E. coli outbreak

Salmonella outbreak reported in relation to July 4th event in Yakima

The Yakima Health District in Washington is investigating 10 confirmed and suspected cases of Salmonella infection among individuals who reported eating food at the Fourth of July event hosted by

By News Desk

/ 15 Jul 2026

Salmonella outbreak reported in relation to July 4th event in Yakima

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

Public health officials have not weighed in on why there are so many infections this year.

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jul 2026

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

Finland signals end of Salmonella outbreak

Health officials in Finland have declared that a major Salmonella outbreak has ended. More than 100 people fell sick in 11 countries as part of the multi-country outbreak linked

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Jul 2026

Finland signals end of Salmonella outbreak

CDC says thousands are likely infected with cyclospora parasite

Michigan officials believe lettuce and/or salad mixes are the source of the parasite, but they said there is no single grower, supplier or brand identified yet.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jul 2026

CDC says thousands are likely infected with cyclospora parasite

Michigan officials say salad likely cause of Cyclospora outbreak

The outbreak has sickened people in 31 states.

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jul 2026

Michigan officials say salad likely cause of Cyclospora outbreak

Cyclospora: Seasonal nuisance or preventable problem?

The parasite's long incubation period makes it challenging for investigators to identify exposures.

By Frank Yiannas

/ 13 Jul 2026

Cyclospora: Seasonal nuisance or preventable problem?

Salmonella outbreak in New York linked to funeral meal

A salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of Suffolk County residents in New York is under investigation by the county's Department of Health Services. A total of 58

By News Desk

/ 13 Jul 2026

Salmonella outbreak in New York linked to funeral meal

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2026 outbreaks

Company admits its lettuce is cause of Cyclospora outbreak

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

Raw Farm LLC cheese found to be cause of E. coli outbreak

Salmonella outbreak reported in relation to July 4th event in Yakima

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

Finland signals end of Salmonella outbreak

CDC says thousands are likely infected with cyclospora parasite

Michigan officials say salad likely cause of Cyclospora outbreak

Cyclospora: Seasonal nuisance or preventable problem?

Salmonella outbreak in New York linked to funeral meal

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