Event Brief
Aug 22, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET
FDA says cyclosporiasis cases exceed 27,000 in 47 states
By The BriefBrief
The FDA said cyclosporiasis cases have risen to more than 27,000 across 47 states. It also reported that recalled iceberg lettuce from a Mexican Taylor Farms facility may have been distributed in nine additional areas, including California, Delaware, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
WHO: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
WHAT: FDA reported an increase in reported cyclosporiasis cases and said recalled iceberg lettuce may have been distributed in additional areas.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The update was triggered by the FDA’s assessment of where recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms may have been distributed and the resulting increase in reported cyclosporiasis cases.
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