The CDC has finally updated the cyclospora case counts after nine days, to 843 sick and 1,500 cases that "need further investigation." The CDC does not report probable cases. And they have included Michigan on the map for the first time, even though they only count 300 sick, while the state claims more than 1500. And the Today Show claimed today that there are 3,100 cases in 31 states. The case count by state is: Alaska (1 to 10), Arkansas (1 to 10), California (1 to 10), Colorado (1 to 10), Connecticut (1 to 10), Florida (11 to 30), Georgia (11 to 30), Illinois (31 to 80), Indiana (11 to 30), Iowa (1 to 10), Kansas (1 to 10), Kentucky (31 to 80), Louisiana (1 to 10), Maryland (1 to 10), Massachusetts (1 to 10), Michigan (161 to 300), Minnesota (1 to 10), Nebraska (1 to 10), New … [Read more...]
How Big Is the Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak? A Closer Look
How big is the nationwide cyclospora outbreak (or outbreaks)? Let's take a closer look at the numbers from the states affected by this parasite. The numbers vary depending on the source, which can be confusing. About Cyclospora Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that is transmitted through the fecal oral route. The means that when someone uses the bathroom and doesn't wash their hands, or does a poor job, they can transfer the parasite to food or drink. Then when someone eats or drinks the contaminated food, they can get sick. You can see the life cycle of the parasite in a diagram from the CDC. It can take a few weeks from consuming the parasite to suffering from symptoms. Sporozoites that emerge from oocysts in the intestines invade the epithelial cells. That causes … [Read more...]
Taco Bell Pulls Fresh Produce Amid Giant Cyclospora Outbreak
Taco Bell pulls fresh produce amid a giant cyclospora outbreak, according to news reports. The large restaurant chain has allegedly been posting signs at some of its locations that state, "We are currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro, Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall." Food Poisoning Bulletin has been unable to find any information about a nationwide recall of those ingredients. It may be that Taco Bell's produce supplier or suppliers has issued the recall to its customers. It is significant that lettuce, cilantro, and some of the ingredients used to make pico de Gallo (tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños in an uncooked sauce) and guacamole have been linked to cyclospora outbreaks in the past. But there is no evidence at this time that … [Read more...]
Cyclospora Outbreak in Michigan Sickens 572 Patients
A cyclospora outbreak in Michigan has sickened at least 572 patients, according to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). That count is current as of July 4, 2026. But as of June 30, 2026, the department said that there were more than 170 cases of the infection. That is a huge increase in just four days. The largest increase is in Southeast Michigan. The countries with the most patients are Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston. Officials think that the outbreak is related to fresh produce, but no type of produce, specific grower, supplier, of brand has been specified. The 170 people were identified in nine days. The case count exploded to 572 in the next four days. Because public health officials do not know … [Read more...]
New Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 145 in 17 States
A new cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least 145 people in 17 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These patients all got sick by eating food in the United States and they did not report any travel outside the country during the 14 days before the illness started. The states reporting 1 to 10 sick people are Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. There are 11 to 30 people sick in Illinois, and 31 to 80 patients in New York. Twenty people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. These numbers include case data that was reported directly to the cyclospora surveillance program at the CDC. Case counts may not … [Read more...]
New Cyclospora Outbreak on FDA’s CORE Outbreak Table
There is a new cyclospora outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. There are nine outbreaks on the table; six of those outbreak have been solved. Three of the outbreaks have ended, but the investigations into all of them are ongoing. For the new cyclospora outbreak, there are two people who are sick. The source has not been identified. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the infant botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organic Infant Formula, three infants are sick. They live in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. For the Salmonella … [Read more...]
New Salmonella Outbreak on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There is a new Salmonella outbreak on the FDA's CORE Investigation Outbreak Table, bringing the number of outbreaks to seven. Of those seven outbreaks, five have been solved. The new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has sickened at least 62 people and has not been solved. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that is linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheeses, there are nine people sick. Eight of those patients have been hospitalized, and one person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The case count is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Two recalls, one for Clover Hill Dairy cheese, and one for Nelson & Isa Lacteos … [Read more...]
New Listeria and Cyclospora Outbreaks on FDA CORE Table
There are new Listeria and Cyclospora outbreaks on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. Neither outbreak has been solved. There are six outbreaks currently on the table; four have been solved. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least eight people. The FDA has initiated traceback and onsite inspections. The new cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least seven people. In this investigation, the FDA has initiated traceback. The Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to MOGO moringa capsules that has sickened 18 patients in 14 states remains the same. The case count by state is: California (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), North Dakota (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (2), South … [Read more...]
Two New Outbreaks on FDA CORE Investigation Table
There are two new outbreaks on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table: A Salmonella Lomalinda outbreak and another Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. There are 11 outbreaks on the table at this time; only four are solved. For the new Salmonella Lomalinda outbreak, there are 30 cases. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or tested samples. For the new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, there are 8 cases. The FDA has not initiated traceback, inspected a facility, or tested samples. For the second Listeria outbreak, there are 25 people sick. The FDA has initiated traceback in this investigation. For the first Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, the case count has increased from 39 to 40 cases. There is no food attached to this outbreak yet. The FDA has … [Read more...]
New Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak on FDA Core Table
There is a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA Core Outbreak Investigation Table. There are 10 outbreaks on the Table; six of these are unsolved. For the new Listeria outbreak, there are 25 people sick. The FDA has not yet conducted traceback, initiated an inspection, or sampled product. For the first outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, the case count has increased from 31 to 34. The FDA has initiated traceback and has conducted an inspection. For the first Salmonella Oranienberg outbreak, there are five ill persons. No food has been identified. The FDA has initiated traceback. The first Cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least 46 people. The FDA has initiated traceback and conducted an inspection. In the second cyclospora outbreak, there are at least 41 … [Read more...]
