A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell expanded to nine U.S. states with 1,947 confirmed cases caused by the microscopic cyclospora parasite. The outbreak now includes Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
CDC identified 1,947 cyclosporiasis cases across nine states linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce recalled from 27 states; Taco Bell locations served as a vector, with a 2,600+ location recall. Investigation continues despite a false positive test result.
The FDA is investigating a new cyclospora outbreak linked to an unknown food source with 72 confirmed illnesses. Unlike previous outbreaks, this one has not been linked to lettuce, leaving health officials searching for the contamination source.
The CDC expanded a cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce to nine states, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. The outbreak has caused nearly 2,000 confirmed illnesses and 98 hospitalizations.
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak of cyclospora, a diarrhea-causing parasite affecting at least 72 people as of mid-July. The FDA is actively monitoring the situation.
Europe experienced at least 35,000 excess deaths during four record-breaking heatwaves in 2026, with Germany, France, and Spain alone accounting for more than 25,000 deaths as of 25 August. The true total is likely much higher as the figure covers roughly half the continent and excludes August data.