CDC Confirms 4,173 U.S. Cyclospora Cases in 41 States, a 2026 Record
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jul 21
CDC Confirms 4,173 U.S. Cyclospora Cases in 41 States, a 2026 Record
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 21
Summary
4,173 domestic Cyclospora infections have been confirmed since May 1, after the CDC added more than 2,500 cases and declared 2026 the worst U.S. year on record.
308 people have been hospitalized and no deaths reported; the CDC also logged 767 travel-related infections and is investigating more than 7,400 additional unconfirmed cases.
1,644 cases in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky were tied to Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico, though officials say multiple food or water sources are likely involved.
4,703 domestic and travel-linked cases set the prior annual record in 2019, while health experts say this year's true toll is likely far higher because many patients are never tested and state totals already exceed 11,000.