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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chipotle Jalapeños in Minnesota Sickens 110

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chipotle Jalapeños in Minnesota Sickens 110

A Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle restaurants in Minnesota has sickened at least 110 people, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Federal traceback covers produce beyond jalapeños, and officials say customers at other Mexican-style restaurants also fell ill.

Two Cyclospora Related Deaths in Michigan Reported

Two Cyclospora Related Deaths in Michigan Reported

Two cyclospora related deaths have been reported in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). The case count in that state now stands at 11,234 sick, with 193 hospitalized, as of July 30, 2026. The notice states that “both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted … Read more

Sen. Blumenthal Requests Taylor Farms Cyclospora Outbreak Records

Senate Subcommittee Requests Taylor Farms Records Re Cyclospora Outbreak

Senator Blumenthal requests Taylor Farms cyclospora outbreak records relating to the company’s communications with the White House and the FDA. The letter from the Democratic Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations states, “I write regarding the record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak and Taylor Farms’ acts of backroom dealing that may have delayed the government’s response … Read more

FDA Is Investigating 16 Outbreaks on CORE Table, 6 Cyclospora

FDA Is Investigating 16 Outbreaks on CORE Table, 5 Cyclospora

The FDA is investigating 16 outbreaks on its CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. Six of them are caused by the cyclospora parasite, although three have ended. Only six of the 16 outbreaks have been solved. In total, six of the outbreaks have ended. For the first cyclospora outbreak, there are 93 patients, up from 72 in … Read more

CDC Cyclospora Count, Confirmed and Possible, Over 18,000

CDC Cyclospora Count, Confirmed and Possible, Over 18,000

The CDC cyclospora count, including confirmed and possible cases, is now over 18,000. The number of lab confirmed cases is 6,707 and the number of possible cases that need more investigation and analysis is 11,500. The CDC does not include probable cases in its case counts. The agency is investigating multiple clusters, including the one … Read more

Increase in Salmonella Illnesses in Colorado Concerns Authorities

Increase in Salmonella Illnesses in Colorado Concerns Authorities

A significant increase in Salmonella illnesses in Colorado has authorities concerned, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). As of July 28, 2026, there are more than 250 people in that state that are sick with salmonellosis. Historically, Colorado has averaged 125 cases during the month of July. Officials have not … Read more

Ramona Deli Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 13 in California

Ramona Deli Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 13 in California

A Ramona Deli Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 13 people in California, according to the San Diego County News Center. Public health officials are specifically warning consumers about eating raw, unpasteurized eggs. That deli is located inside the Ramona Family Naturals Market at 325 6th Street in Ramona, California. Investigators think the outbreak is … Read more

Rep. Garcia Questions Taylor Farms About Cyclospora Outbreak

Rep. Garcia Questions Taylor Farms About Cyclospora Outbreak

Rep. Robert Garcia questions Taylor Farms about the cyclospora outbreak allegedly linked to their iceberg lettuce that was harvested from a farm in Central Mexico. The Representative, who is a Democrat from California’s 42nd district, wants to know if the company used its White House connections to interfere with the FDA’s investigation into the outbreak. … Read more

North Carolina Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Parsley and Cilantro

North Carolina Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Parsley and Cilantro

The North Carolina cyclospora outbreak is linked to parsley and cilantro, as well as lettuce, according to an update by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDHHS). While parsley and cilantro have been mentioned as possible vectors in this huge outbreak, this is the first time they have been linked to illnesses. … Read more

Five State Cyclospora Outbreak Expands to Nine States, 1947 Sick

Five State Cyclospora Outbreak Expands to Nine States

The five state cyclospora outbreak has been expanded by public health officials to include four more states, for a total of nine. The CDC says that there are at least 1947 patients in those nine states. The original five states were Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The government added Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and … Read more