2026 outbreaks

Belgian Salmonella outbreak climbs to 300 cases

In the initial incident, Salmonella was found in a dust sample taken from a Laerco chicken coop and subsequent analysis revealed it was the same type detected in patients.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Aug 2026

Belgian Salmonella outbreak climbs to 300 cases

UK reports Salmonella outbreak with 200 sick and one dead

More than 200 people have been sickened across the United Kingdom in a Salmonella outbreak and one person has died. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), there are

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Aug 2026

UK reports Salmonella outbreak with 200 sick and one dead

CDC reports more than 1,800 additional Cyclospora patients in past week

Since May 1, the CDC has received reports of 15,716 laboratory-confirmed reports of infections from the Cyclospora parasite.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Aug 2026

CDC reports more than 1,800 additional Cyclospora patients in past week

FDA begins inspection of Taylor Farms lettuce operation in Mexico

Iceberg lettuce from the Mexico operation has been linked to an ongoing outbreak from the Cyclospora parasite that has sickened 9,481 from 17 states,

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Aug 2026

CDC adds more than 3,000 more patients to count in Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce

There are likely many more people infected in the current outbreaks because for every confirmed patient up to 83 can go undiagnosed.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Aug 2026

CDC adds more than 3,000 more patients to count in Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce

FDA tracking 18 active outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration has a running account of what is making Americans sick right now. The FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks table is updated weekly. Right

By News Desk

/ 13 Aug 2026

More Cyclospora infections confirmed

The 24,350 infections this year is vastly higher than 2025 when a total of 1,180 cases were reported in the United States between May 1 and Aug.31.

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Aug 2026

Polish eggs linked to 4 French Salmonella outbreaks

Several Salmonella outbreaks in France have been linked to eggs from Poland. Between May and July 2026, France reported four outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to mayonnaise, chocolate mousse, and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Aug 2026

Polish eggs linked to 4 French Salmonella outbreaks

Publisher’s Platform: On the Day CDC confirmed 13,895 Cyclospora cases, the Acting FDA Commissioner told Americans to feel confident about lettuce. We need leadership, not cheerleaders.

Leadership starts with doing something useful instead of saying useless things.

By Bill Marler

/ 11 Aug 2026

Publisher’s Platform: On the Day CDC confirmed 13,895 Cyclospora cases, the Acting FDA Commissioner told Americans to feel confident about lettuce. We need leadership, not cheerleaders.

Some states say Cyclospora outbreak is slowing

Michigan and Ohio are now reporting patient counts on a weekly basis.

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Aug 2026

Some states say Cyclospora outbreak is slowing

Taylor Farms recalls 20 products containing jalapeños linked to outbreak

Taylor Farms division Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling 20 products containing jalapeños because of a Salmonella outbreak, including products sold under the Kroger, Target and Trader Joe’s brands. Taylor

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Aug 2026

Taylor Farms recalls 20 products containing jalapeños linked to outbreak

USDA issues alert for products containing jalapeños in connection with outbreak

Many of the products are Taylor Farms brand

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Aug 2026

USDA issues alert for products containing jalapeños in connection with outbreak

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2026 outbreaks

Belgian Salmonella outbreak climbs to 300 cases

UK reports Salmonella outbreak with 200 sick and one dead

CDC reports more than 1,800 additional Cyclospora patients in past week

FDA begins inspection of Taylor Farms lettuce operation in Mexico

CDC adds more than 3,000 more patients to count in Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce

FDA tracking 18 active outbreaks

More Cyclospora infections confirmed

Polish eggs linked to 4 French Salmonella outbreaks

Publisher’s Platform: On the Day CDC confirmed 13,895 Cyclospora cases, the Acting FDA Commissioner told Americans to feel confident about lettuce. We need leadership, not cheerleaders.

Some states say Cyclospora outbreak is slowing

Taylor Farms recalls 20 products containing jalapeños linked to outbreak

USDA issues alert for products containing jalapeños in connection with outbreak

Your Support Protects Public Health