Officials link cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce
By The BriefBrief
Officials say a cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has sickened 11,458 people, with 3 additional states now reporting cases. The update expands the multistate tally and underscores the ongoing public health response tied to the implicated produce.
WHO:Los Angeles-area public health officials and partner state agencies
WHAT:Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce; case count rises to 11,458 with reports expanding to 3 more states
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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